CRIME PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

In a vehicle security system provide with intrusion determining means for transmitting a transmission wave in a vehicle, and determining, based on an output of a reflected wave of the transmission wave, whether or not a body intrudes into the vehicle and neighbor body determining means for detecting a body neighbor upon the vehicle, the intrusion determining means determines that the body does not intrude into the vehicle, when the output of the reflected wave is within a predetermined range, and also, the neighbor object detecting means detects the body neighbor upon the vehicle. Further, the transmission wave and the reflected wave may be transmitted and received on a front side of the vehicle, and the neighbor body detecting means may detect the body outside of the vehicle and also front-side neighbor upon the vehicle. Further, the transmission wave and the reflected wave may bee transmitted and received on a rear side of the vehicle, and the neighbor body detecting means may detect ...

X-RAY IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS

An X-ray image diagnostic apparatus, comprises: a table on which a subject is placed on the front surface thereof; an X-ray tube that is disposed beneath the table and emits X-rays to the subject; a detector that is disposed above the table so as to face the X-ray tube and detects the X-rays emitted from the X-ray source and penetrating the subject placed on the table; an X-ray tube moving mechanism that moves the X-ray tube in a direction approaching or away from the table; a detector moving mechanism that moves the detector in a direction approaching or away from the table; and a control unit that controls a distance between the X-ray tube and the detector by controlling action of the X-ray tube moving mechanism and the detector moving mechanism. 1. An X-ray image diagnostic apparatus , comprising:a table that has a front surface, on which a subject is placed, and a back surface;an X-ray source that is disposed beneath said table and emits X-rays to said subject;a detector that is disposed above said table and detects said X-rays penetrating said subject placed on said table, wherein said X-ray source and said X-ray detector are face to face with each other;a first moving mechanism that moves said X-ray source in an approaching-and-away direction relative to the table;a second moving mechanism that moves the detector in said approaching-and-away direction relative to said table; anda control unit that controls a distance between said X-ray source and said detector by controlling an action of said first moving mechanism and said second moving mechanism.2. The X-ray image diagnostic apparatus claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein:said control unit controls said action of said second moving mechanism in response to an input from an operator and further controls said action of said first moving mechanism that moves said X-ray source interlockingly with movement of said detector controlled by said second moving mechanism.3. The X-ray image diagnostic apparatus claim ...

Electrical connector

An electrical connector (11) comprises an insulating housing (13), a plurality of contact elements (10) provided in a widthwise direction of the insulating housing, at least one guide portion 917) provided at a position where no contact element is present and guiding the connector to a position for plugging with a mating electrical connector (12), and a lock portion (18) provided at a top of the guide portion. The lock portion has a shape of a substantially sphere or a shape of a polyhedron having a top view of a substantially circle and locks a plugging condition between the electrical connectors.

Production system, production apparatus and method for controlling production system

A production apparatus includes a workbench, a movement apparatus, a conveyance apparatus, a motion detector, and a control unit. The movement apparatus configured to move the workpiece on the workbench to a predetermined delivery position. The conveyance apparatus configured to convey the workpiece moved to the predetermined delivery position to an adjacent production apparatus. The motion detector configured to detect conveyance motion of the conveyance apparatus of the adjacent production apparatus. The control unit configured to operate the movement apparatus to move the workpiece on the workbench to the predetermined delivery position. If conveyance motion of the conveyance apparatus of the adjacent production apparatus is detected by the motion detector, the control unit operates the conveyance apparatus to convey the workpiece to a delivery position of the adjacent production apparatus.

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes a substrate, a gate line formed over the substrate, a first insulating film formed over the substrate and the gate line, a semiconductor film formed over the first insulating film, a drain electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a source electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a data line connected to the drain electrode and formed over the first insulating film, a second insulating film formed over the source electrode and the data line, a pixel electrode electrically connected to the source electrode and formed over the second insulating film, and a transparent conductive film connected to the data line through a contact hole formed in the second insulating film. The transparent conductive film includes a first portion which none of the first insulating film and the second insulating film underlie.

Cable branch structure

A cable branch structure (1) branches, from a main line (30A) to branch lines (30B, 30C), a shielded cable (30) with electric wires (10) covered with a braided wire (20). The braided wire (20) includes: a main line side braided wire (20A) constituting a part corresponding to the main line (30A); and branch line side braided wires (20B, 20C), respectively, constituting parts corresponding to the respective branch lines (30B, 30C). The braided wire (20) includes at least one of a first mounting portion (100; 110) provided at an end portion of the main line side braided wire (20A) for mounting end portions of the branch line side braided wires (20B, 20C) and second mounting portions (100; 120, 130) provided at each of the end portions of the branch line side braided wires (20B, 20C) for mounting the end portion of the main line side braided wire (20A).

Polyolefin resin molding composite

A foam layer can be formed at a temperature at which the surface quality of a surface layer is not deteriorated, and a molding technique that is excellent in adhesiveness of a foam layer and a surface layer or/and a base member is developed. For the purpose of obtaining a resin molding composite, the present invention is characterized by a polyolefin resin molding composite comprising a surface layer and a foam layer, or a surface layer, a foam layer, and a base member, wherein the foam layer comprises a foam layer produced by fusion bonding thermoplastic expanded resin particles one another by molding, where the thermoplastic expanded resin particles comprises a core that is made of a crystalline thermoplastic resin and is in an expanded state and a polyethylene resin coat covering the core, and the surface layer comprises a thermoplastic synthetic resin having a melting point of 5° C. or more higher than a melting point of polyethylene resin constituting the coat of the particles.

Fused bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycles

Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment or prevention of metabolic and cell proliferative diseases or conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the activity of proteins involved in lipid metabolism and cell proliferation.

ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DISPLAY DEVICE

The present invention provides an organic electroluminescent display device of high efficiency and high quality, in which the efficiency for injecting electrons from a reflective cathode is improved. The organic electroluminescent display device includes a substrate, a cathode, an organic layer, and an anode. The cathode is formed above the substrate. The organic layer has a luminescent layer and is formed on the cathode. The anode is formed on the organic layer. Light emitted from the luminescent layer is extracted through the anode. The cathode is composed of an alloy containing aluminum as a main component and as a subcomponent at least one metal of oxides whose Gibbs free energies of formation are greater than that of an aluminum oxide.

Display device and driving method thereof

In a display device having a pixel array in which a plurality of pixels are arranged two-dimensionally along a first direction and a second direction, each of the pixels includes a pair of electrodes applying a voltage to liquid crystals, respective groups of the pixels arranged along the first direction form a plurality of pixel-rows juxtaposed along the second direction, and respective groups of the pixels arranged along the second direction form a plurality of pixel-columns juxtaposed along the first direction, the present invention repeats a first step for selecting every Y rows of the pixel-rows sequentially along the second direction N-times and applying an image signal to one of the pair of electrodes provided for each one of the pixels belonging to the each Y rows of the pixel-rows as selected, and a second step for selecting every Z rows of the pixel-rows sequentially along the second direction M-times and applying a blanking signal to the one of the pair of electrodes provided ...

Data updating device, data updating method, and storage medium storing data updating program

A data updating device sets, with respect to map data in which road links are represented as line segment sequences, a plurality of first straight lines extending in a first direction and a plurality of second straight lines extending in a second direction that intersects with the first direction, to thereby generate mesh map data. Then, the data updating device sets a set L of points or line segments that represent the update location, sets a set V including a plurality of first straight lines, and sets a set H including a plurality of second straight lines. Then, the data updating device sets the state of each mesh based on the set L, the set V, and the set H.

Organic electroluminescence display device

An active matrix organic electroluminescence display device is provided with a transparent pixel electrode (AD1) as an anode, a pixel separation film (BNK) positioned next to and over an outer edge of the pixel electrode AD1, a transparent pixel electrode (AD2) positioned over the pixel separation film (BNK), an organic electroluminescence layer positioned over the transparent electrode (AD2), and a shared electrode (CD), functioning as a cathode, positioned over the organic electroluminescence layer. The transparent pixel electrode (AD1) is composed of indium oxide or zinc oxide; the transparent electrode (AD2) is composed of indium oxide or zinc oxide; the resistivity of the transparent electrode (AD2) is greater than the resistivity of the transparent pixel electrode (AD1); and the transparent electrode (AD2) is positioned in a layer between the organic electroluminescence layer, and the pixel separation film (BNK) and the transparent pixel electrode (AD1), covering the entire display ...

Diagnostic method and control apparatus for gas sensor

A gas sensor diagnostic method includes: a fuel supply detecting step of detecting an interruption of a fuel supply to the internal combustion engine, and a restart of the fuel supply after the interruption of the fuel supply; a response time period accumulating step of determining a response time period by accumulating a first time period that the sensor output value reaches from a first threshold value to a second threshold value after the detection of the interruption of the fuel supply, and a second time period that the sensor output value reaches from a third threshold value to a fourth threshold value after the detection of the restart of the fuel supply after the interruption of the fuel supply; and an abnormal state diagnosing section of determining an abnormal state of the gas sensor when the response time period is greater than a predetermined time period.

DIAGNOSTIC METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GAS SENSOR

A gas sensor diagnostic method includes the steps of counting the reversal number of times that a target air-fuel ratio for an air-fuel mixture to be supplied to an internal combustion engine reverses from a rich side to a lean side or from the lean side to the rich side through a specific air-fuel ratio defined as a boundary of the rich and lean sides; obtaining a detection signal of a gas sensor at constant time intervals during a diagnosis period between a timing when the count for the reversal number is started and a timing when the reversal number reaches a predetermined number; calculating a moderated signal by applying a moderation calculation using a predetermined moderation coefficient to the obtained detection signal; calculating a deviation between the obtained detection signal and the calculated moderated signal; and determining whether the gas sensor is in an abnormal state or not on the basis of the deviation.

ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DISPLAY DEVICE

The invention mainly provides an organic EL display device which can prevent the intrusion of moisture into an organic EL film by applying a thin film technique to the display device. For this end, the organic EL display device is configured such that (1) a lower electrode and an upper electrode are formed with an organic EL film sandwiched therebetween, an SiOxNy film which functions as a moisture proof film is formed to cover the upper electrode by a plasma CVD method, wherein the moisture proof film protects the organic EL film from moisture, (2) an inspection-use conductive film is formed on the moisture proof film 13, and (3) the presence or the non-presence of a defect in the moisture proof film is detected by applying a DC or AC voltage between the inspection-use conductive film and the upper electrode.

Organic electroluminescent display device and manufacturing method of organic electroluminescent display device

The present invention provides a top-emission-type organic EL display device. In a top-emission-type organic EL display device which includes organic EL elements each of which is formed by stacking a reflective lower electrode, a function layer and a light-transmissive upper electrode in order, the upper electrode contains a plurality of fine particles which are made of a material different from a material of the upper electrode. The fine particles are preferably made of silica. A portion of the upper electrode may be provided below the fine particles and a portion of the upper electrode may be provided above the fine particles.

LIQUID COSMETIC CONTAINER

The invention protects an application body as well as reducing a remaining amount of a liquid cosmetic. A bag-like container accommodates liquid cosmetic therein and provides an opening neck portion to communicate the inner side and the outer side thereof, a pipe portion in the opening neck portion extends to the bag portion bottom side. The pipe portion peripheral surface has an opening for the liquid cosmetic going into an internal portion. An application body in a lid portion goes into the pipe portion by installing the lid portion to the opening neck portion to reach the opening position. If a user pushes and squeezes the bag portion, the liquid cosmetic goes into the pipe portion through the opening, the application body dips into the liquid cosmetic to run short of the liquid cosmetic and to protect the application body by the pipe.

Radioscopic apparatus

A radioscopic apparatus includes a controller configured or programmed to, when imaging information using the first radiation source is selected, perform control of retracting a second detector to a position in one of longitudinal ends of a table, at which the second detector does not block radiation emitted from a first radiation source, according to information about a region to be imaged of a subject included in the selected imaging information.

Diagnostic method and apparatus for gas sensor

A gas sensor diagnostic method includes the steps of counting the reversal number of times that a target air-fuel ratio for an air-fuel mixture to be supplied to an internal combustion engine reverses from a rich side to a lean side or from the lean side to the rich side through a specific air-fuel ratio defined as a boundary of the rich and lean sides; obtaining a detection signal of gas sensor at constant time intervals during a diagnosis period between a timing when the count for the reversal number is started and a timing when the reversal number reaches a predetermined number; calculating a first moderated signal by applying a first moderation calculation to the detection signal, and a second moderated signal by applying a second moderation calculation to the detection signal; calculating a deviation between the first and second moderated signals; and determining whether the gas sensor is in the abnormal state on the basis of the deviation obtained during the diagnosis period.

Fused bicyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycles

Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment or prevention of metabolic and cell proliferative diseases or conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the activity of proteins involved in lipid metabolism and cell proliferation.

Steering communication device, steered-object communication device and steering communication system

The present invention provides a steering communication system being able to individually obtain a telemetry data from a steered-object communication devices mounted on the steered-object. An arbitrary identification number assigned to a plurality of steered-object communication devices mounted on a steered-object at the time of pairing-setup is associated with the equipment ID of a pairing object. When performing transmission request of a telemetry data, a steering signal adding the transmission request information and the own identification number is transmitted. The steered-object communication device judges signal classification of the inputted control signal. When the steering signal adding transmission request information and the own identification number is inputted, the steered-object communication device transmits a telemetry data signal adding the telemetry data as an answer signal to a steering communication device.

Liquid crystal display device

A display device having a display element is configured such that the extending directions of electrodes are made different from each other among upper, lower, left and right pixels.

Electrical connector

An electrical connector (11) comprises an insulating housing (13), a plurality of contact elements (10) provided in a widthwise direction of the insulating housing, at least one guide portion 917) provided at a position where no contact element is present and guiding the connector to a position for plugging with a mating electrical connector (12), and a lock portion (18) provided at a top of the guide portion. The lock portion has a shape of a substantially sphere or a shape of a polyhedron having a top view of a substantially circle and locks a plugging condition between the electrical connectors.

Liquid crystal display device

A display device includes a substrate, a gate line formed over the substrate, a first insulating film formed over the substrate and the gate line, a semiconductor film formed over the first insulating film, a drain electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a source electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a data line connected to the drain electrode and formed over the first insulating film, a second insulating film formed over the source electrode and the data line, a pixel electrode electrically connected to the source electrode and formed over the second insulating film, and a transparent conductive film connected to the data line through a contact hole formed in the second insulating film. The transparent conductive film includes a first portion which none of the first insulating film and the second insulating film underlie.

Apparatus and method for collecting data

An apparatus for collecting data includes a memory that stores a vehicle identifier for identifying a vehicle; and a processor configured to associate, when a time of generation of data representing road environment around the vehicle is included in a first period, a first hash value with the data and to associate, when the time of generation is included in a second period different from the first period, a second hash value different from the first hash value with the data. The data is generated by a sensor mounted on the vehicle. The first hash value and the second hash value are obtained by irreversibly transforming the vehicle identifier.

Organic electroluminescent display device having pixel structure and terminal structure

TFTs are formed on a substrate. An interlayer insulation film is formed on the substrate to cover the TFTs. Lower layer portions of SD lines formed of a multi-layered film which are formed on the interlayer insulation film constitute a lower electrode of an organic EL layer. An uppermost layer of the SD line is formed of a chemically stable metal oxide film, and the SD layer is used as it is. On the other hand, as a lower electrode of an organic EL layer, an upper layer of the SD line is removed and an Al—Si, alloy film of the SD line is used. Due to such a constitution, it is possible to reduce a cost by shortening steps while holding the performance and the reliability of organic EL.

Stick-shaped cosmetic material feeding container

To prevent container breakage, the stick-shaped cosmetic material feeding container comprises a screw rod (1) where a core chuck (11a) holding a cosmetic material (10) is provided in a leading end, and a male screw (12a) is formed in an outer periphery, a tubular sleeve (2) with an inner portion supporting the screw rod (1) non-rotatably and slidably in an axial direction, and a tubular main body (3) connected to the sleeve (2) from a rear side rotatably and provided with a female screw (31) engaging with the male screw (12a) in an inner periphery, the sleeve (2) and the main body (3) are relatively rotated to feed the cosmetic material (10), and a first rod-like member (11) and a second rod-like member (12) of the screw rod (1) are connected via a connecting means (13) allowing a synchronous rotation by a normal torque and allowing an idle running by an excessive torque.

Communication Device And Steered Device

A communication device includes a first terminal unit connected to an actuator device having a sensor. Transmission of a steering signal transmitted from a steering wireless device to the actuator device, and transmission of detected signal detected by the sensor in the actuator device are conducted via the first terminal unit. The communication device further includes a control unit. The control unit conducts processing to generate a connection error signal representing that the actuator device are not connected on the basis of a result of determination whether the detected signal is acquired from the actuator device via the first terminal unit, and transmit the connection error signal to the steering wireless device side. 1. A communication device comprising:a first terminal unit connectable to an actuator device having a sensor, via the first terminal unit a steering signal transmitted from a steering wireless device being transmitted to the actuator device, and a detected signal detected by the sensor in the actuator device being transmitted; anda control unit generating a connection error signal representing that the actuator device is not connected based on a result of determination whether the detected signal is acquired from the actuator device via the first terminal unit, and transmitting the connection error signal to the steering wireless device.2. The communication device according to claim 1 , further comprising a second terminal unit connectable to a receiver unit including a communication unit configured to conduct wireless communication with the steering wireless device.3. The communication device according to claim 1 , further comprising a communication unit configured to conduct wireless communication with the steering wireless device.4. A steered device comprising:an actuator device having sensor; and a first terminal unit connectable to the actuator device, via the first terminal unit a steering signal transmitted from a steering wireless device ...

Fabrication method of liquid crystal display device

A method for fabricating a liquid crystal display device comprises steps of forming a first metal layer on a substrate and patterning the first metal layer into a plurality of scanning signal lines using a photolithographic treatment; forming a first insulating film, a semiconductor layer, and a second metal layer sequentially in this order on the substrate so as to cover the plurality of scanning signal lines thereby without a photolithographic treatment; patterning the second metal layer into a plurality of data lines and a plurality of electrodes using a photolithographic treatment so that the plurality of data lines extend in a transverse direction to extension directions of the plurality of scanning signal lines and each of the plurality of electrodes confronts one of the data lines on one of the plurality of the scanning signal lines; etching the semiconductor layer using a mask; forming a second insulating film on the data lines, the electrodes, and the first insulating film; forming ...

Vehicle body structure

A vehicle body structure includes a dash panel that partitions an engine chamber from the vehicle interior. An intake manifold for an engine is housed in the engine chamber, and an air box extends in a direction of the width of the vehicle and is located above the dash panel. A linking member is connectible to both the dash panel and the air box. At least a portion of the linking member overlaps a portion of the intake manifold in the direction of the width of the vehicle. When an impact occurs external of the vehicle, the shock to which the dash panel is subjected is transmitted to the air box via the linking member. The rigidity of the dash panel is increased to facilitate fracture of intake manifold, and the dash panel is controlled such that the dash panel is prevented from moving toward vehicle interior.

Display device and driving method thereof

A display device includes a pixel array having a plurality of pixels, a plurality of first signal lines and a plurality of second signal lines. A first driving circuit outputs scanning signals to the plurality of first signal lines, and a second driving circuit outputs display signals to the plurality of second signal lines. Each pixel of the plurality of pixels is operated in a normally black-displaying mode, the first driving circuit repeats a first step of sequentially selecting N lines of the plurality of first signal lines and a second step of selecting Z lines of the plurality of first signal lines that are separate from the N lines, where N and Z are natural numbers, and the second driving circuit repeats outputting N times the display signals and outputting one time a blanking signal which masks an image displayed on corresponding pixels.

Radio remote control unit

Display device

A display device includes a substrate, a gate line formed over the substrate, a first insulating film formed over the substrate and the gate line, a semiconductor film formed over the first insulating film, a drain electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a source electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a data line connected to the drain electrode and formed over the first insulating film, a second insulating film formed over the source electrode and the data line, a pixel electrode electrically connected to the source electrode and formed over the second insulating film, and a transparent conductive film connected to the data line through a contact hole formed in the second insulating film. The transparent conductive film includes a first portion which none of the first insulating film and the second insulating film underlie.

Liquid crystal display device having a third electrode formed over a second insulating film and overlapped with a pair of gate lines

A display device including a thin film transistor having a semiconductor layer comprising an i-type semiconductor and an impurity doped semiconductor laminated over a first insulating film, a first electrode formed over the semiconductor layer, and a second electrode formed by a part of a data line. A second insulating film is formed over the data line and the transistor and a third electrode is formed over the second insulating film and overlapped with a gate line. In a cross section of an end portion of the first electrode in a direction of a length of a channel, the impurity doped semiconductor extends a minimum distance of 0.2 m beyond the first electrode in the direction of a length of a channel of the transistor and the i-type semiconductor extends beyond the impurity doped semiconductor in the direction of a length of a channel.

Communication system, transmitter, receiver, and communication method

This communication system has a transmitter and a receiver for repeatedly transmitting a frame of steering signal having a plurality of channels. The transmitter stores an identification data of a control parameter of a specific operation object in a first empty channel within one frame and stores a characteristic data of the control parameter of the specific operation object in a second empty channel to transmit along with steering data of other channels. Since the identification data and the characteristic data are transmitted at the same time along with the control data, the control parameters can be changed during steering of the operation object. Since the characteristic data and the identification data are transmitted in the same frame as a pair, when at least the one frame is received, the setting of the control parameter can be changed.

Display Device

A flexible display device bendable in a certain direction is realized. R, G, and B pixels are arranged in a mosaic pattern. The display is bendable in a first direction, but is not assumed to be bent in a second direction. A data line extends in the first direction and a select line extends in the second direction. In order to prevent accumulation of distortion in the data line and breakage of the data line when the display is bent in the first direction, the data line is formed into a crank shape. Accordingly, even when the display is bent, an amount of distortion accumulated in the data line corresponds to only a length thereof in the first direction, and therefore, the distortion can be reduced. As a result, breakage of a wire in a flexible display can be prevented.

Nonvolatile semiconductor storage device

In order to provide a nonvolatile semiconductor storage device designed to take off such existing restraint on the degree of freedom of device design as needed for the purpose of securing design margin, thus realizing a ferroelectric, nonvolatile storage device of high integration density, there is disclosed a capacitor using a ferroelectric thin film is provided, so that the apparent coercive electric field value in the operational guaranteed margin temperature of the nonvolatile semiconductor storage device when regarded as the voltage applied to the capacitor remains within the range of design margin of the nonvolatile semiconductor storage device at the coercive electric field value at the specified temperature, in which a metal oxide of a layer structure having the ferroelectric-to-normal dielectric phase transition point of 800° C. or higher may be used for the ferroelectric thin film.

Organic EL display device and manufacturing method thereof

An organic EL display device forms an organic EL layer on a pixel portion by a transfer method without using a sophisticated optical system. A patterned light reflection layer is formed on a donor substrate. A light absorption layer is formed on the light reflection layer. An organic EL material layer is formed on the light absorption layer. An element substrate on which banks, lower electrodes and the like are formed is arranged to face a donor substrate in an opposed manner. When light is radiated to the donor substrate from a flash lamp or the like, only portions of the optical absorption layer where the light reflection layers are not formed are heated, and such portions of the organic EL material layer are evaporated and applied to a lower electrode formed on the element substrate. Due to such steps, the organic EL layer can be formed by a transfer method without using a sophisticated optical system.

Filter device and transmitter-receiver utilizing beam-structured micro-resonators

A filter device configured with a plurality of micro-resonators and having a wide specific bandwidth. The filter device is configured as having a plurality of beam-structured, micro-resonators (15), (16), (17), (18) electrically connected in a lattice-forming manner between two input terminals (11), (12) for balanced input and two output terminals (13), (14) for balanced output, each of the plurality of micro-resonators (15), (16), (17), (18) being composed of a resonator group including a plurality of resonators differed in resonance frequency.

BRAID FIXTURE

A braid fixture clamps an end portion of a braid, which covers an outer circumference of a cylindrical portion of a shield shell, onto the shield shell. The braid fixture includes a pair of fixing pieces that is formed in a band shape capable of surrounding the outer circumference of the cylindrical portion of the shield shell with the braid which is formed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical portion. A male portion and a female portion are configured to be engaged with and disengaged from each other, and are provided on one end portions of the pair of fixing pieces respectively. Flanges are configured to be fastened by a screw, and are provided on the other end portions of the pair of fixing pieces. 1. A braid fixture for clamping an end portion of a braid , which covers an outer circumference of a cylindrical portion of a shield shell , onto the shield shell , the braid fixture comprising:a pair of fixing pieces that is formed in a band shape capable of surrounding the outer circumference of the cylindrical portion of the shield shell with the braid which is formed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical portion,wherein a male portion and a female portion are configured to be engaged with and disengaged from each other, and are provided on one end portions of the pair of fixing pieces respectively; andwherein flanges are configured to be fastened by a screw, and are provided on the other end portions of the pair of fixing pieces.2. The braid fixture according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing pieces have substantially same shape to each other without the male portion and the female portion.3. The braid fixture according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pair of other fixing pieces that is formed in a band shape capable of surrounding an outer circumference of a cylindrical portion of other shield shell with a braid which is formed on the outer circumference of the cylindrical portion of the other shield shell,wherein other male portion and other ...

DIAGNOSTIC METHOD AND CONTROL APPARATUS FOR GAS SENSOR

A gas sensor diagnostic method includes: a fuel supply detecting step of detecting an interruption of a fuel supply to the internal combustion engine, and a restart of the fuel supply after the interruption of the fuel supply; a response time period accumulating step of determining a response time period by accumulating a first time period that the sensor output value reaches from a first threshold value to a second threshold value after the detection of the interruption of the fuel supply, and a second time period that the sensor output value reaches from a third threshold value to a fourth threshold value after the detection of the restart of the fuel supply after the interruption of the fuel supply; and an abnormal state diagnosing section of determining an abnormal state of the gas sensor when the response time period is greater than a predetermined time period.

MEMORY SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE BLOCK WRITE CONTROL

An apparatus includes a memory module with a plurality of memory blocks and an address decoder module that decodes one or more address lines of the plurality of memory blocks. An address output of the address decoder module corresponds to each memory block. A BWE module includes a block write enable (“BWE”) signal corresponding to each memory block. Each BWE signal has a block write enable state and a block write disable state. In response to receiving a block write enable control (“BWEC”) signal in a normal use mode, a MUX module passes a corresponding address output of the address decoder module to a write enable input of each memory block. In response to receiving the BWEC signal in a state trace mode, the MUX module passes a corresponding BWE signal to the write enable input of each memory block. 1. An apparatus comprising:a memory module comprising a plurality of memory blocks;an address decoder module that decodes one or more address lines of the plurality of memory blocks, wherein an address output of the address decoder module corresponds to each memory block of the plurality of memory blocks;a BWE module comprising a block write enable (“BWE”) signal corresponding to each memory block of the plurality of memory blocks, wherein each BWE signal has a block write enable state and a block write disable state; and a corresponding address output of the address decoder module in response to receiving a block write enable control (“BWEC”) signal in a normal use mode; and', 'a corresponding BWE signal in response to receiving the BWEC signal in a state trace mode., 'a MUX module that passes, to a write enable input of each memory block of the plurality of memory blocks, one of'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a BWE sequence module that changes each BWE signal in sequence from the block write enable state to the block write disable state such that a first state comprises each BWE signal in the block write enable state and a final state comprises each ...

Alarm apparatus and alarm method

An alarm apparatus includes an electric conductor disposed at a window pane, a voltage supply device that supplies a voltage to the electric conductor, a voltage detection device that detects the voltage of the electric conductor, a disconnection determination device that makes a determination regarding a disconnected state of the electric conductor based on the detected voltage of the electric conductor, an alarm determination device that determines whether or not to perform alarming based on a result of determination of the disconnection determination device; and an alarm device that performs the alarming based on the determination by the alarm determination device. The alarm determination device has an alert mode of performing if the electric conductor is in the disconnected state, and a pre-alert mode of refraining from performing the alarming if the electric conductor is in the disconnected state.

Display device

A display device includes a substrate, a gate line formed over the substrate, a first insulating film formed over the substrate and the gate line, a semiconductor film formed over the first insulating film, a drain electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a source electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a data line connected to the drain electrode and formed over the first insulating film, a second insulating film formed over the source electrode and the data line, a pixel electrode electrically connected to the source electrode and formed over the second insulating film, and a transparent conductive film connected to the data line through a contact hole formed in the second insulating film. The transparent conductive film includes a first portion which none of the first insulating film and the second insulating film underlie.

Fabrication method of liquid crystal display device

A method for fabricating a liquid crystal display device comprises steps of forming a first metal layer on a substrate and patterning the first metal layer into a plurality of scanning signal lines using a photolithographic treatment; forming a first insulating film and an semiconductor layer consecutively in this order without a photolithographic treatment on the substrate so as to cover the plurality of scanning signal lines thereby, and then forming a second metal layer on the semiconductor layer; patterning the second metal layer into a plurality of data lines and a plurality of electrodes using a photolithographic treatment so that the plurality of data lines extends in a transverse direction to extension directions of the plurality of scanning signal lines and each of the plurality of electrodes confronts one of the data lines on one of the plurality of the scanning signal lines; etching the semiconductor layer using the data lines and the electrodes as a mask; forming a second insulating ...

Radio control device for model vehicle

A redio control device suitable for model aircraft is provided that can quickly correct the rudder following the operation of a stick lever even during a delay operation, so that the manipulated body can be stably controlled according to the operator's direction. The trim switch 8 that can vary the servo output of the servo device for each channel to the neutral position of each of the levers 7A and 7B of the stick unit 7 is provided to the transmitter 2. The arithmetic process means 4 stores plural types of characteristic data representing the servo output to the operation amount of each of the levers 7A and 7B changeable by the changeover switch 8. When the lever 7A (or 7B) is not operated over a set value and when the changeover switch 9 selects the characteristic data corresponding to the operational status of the manipulated body 1, the arithmetic process means 4 delays the operation by the offset of the mixing amount due to the trim switch 8. When the lever 7A (or 7B) is operated ...

AIR CONDITIONER

An indoor unit includes an indoor side transmitting and receiving section, a relay which is put in a closed state in a standby state, and an indoor control section which controls the relay on the basis of an output of the indoor side transmitting and receiving section. An outdoor unit includes an outdoor side transmitting and receiving section, and a power circuit. Then, the indoor control section of the indoor unit does not bring the relay into the closed state upon determining that the connection wiring lines which connect the indoor unit with the outdoor unit are miswired on the basis of a reception output of the indoor side transmitting and receiving section when operation starts from a standby state in which the supply of power of the outdoor unit is stopped.

PRODUCTION SYSTEM, PRODUCTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PRODUCTION SYSTEM

A production apparatus includes a workbench, a movement apparatus, a conveyance apparatus, a motion detector, and a control unit. The movement apparatus configured to move the workpiece on the workbench to a predetermined delivery position. The conveyance apparatus configured to convey the workpiece moved to the predetermined delivery position to an adjacent production apparatus. The motion detector configured to detect conveyance motion of the conveyance apparatus of the adjacent production apparatus. The control unit configured to operate the movement apparatus to move the workpiece on the workbench to the predetermined delivery position. If conveyance motion of the conveyance apparatus of the adjacent production apparatus is detected by the motion detector, the control unit operates the conveyance apparatus to convey the workpiece to a delivery position of the adjacent production apparatus. 1. A production system in which a plurality of production apparatuses are arranged adjacently ,wherein each of the production apparatuses comprises:a workbench on which a workpiece is placed, configured to subject the workpiece to a predetermined operation;a movement apparatus configured to move the workpiece subjected to the predetermined operation on the workbench to a predetermined delivery position;a conveyance apparatus configured to convey the workpiece moved to the predetermined delivery position to an adjacent production apparatus;a motion detector configured to detect conveyance motion of the conveyance apparatus of the adjacent production apparatus; anda control unit configured to operate the movement apparatus to move the workpiece on the workbench to the predetermined delivery position, and if conveyance motion of the conveyance apparatus of the adjacent production apparatus is detected by the motion detector, the control unit operates the conveyance apparatus to convey the workpiece to a delivery position of the adjacent production apparatus,wherein the plurality ...

Radio Control Transmitter, A Method For Transmitting Steering Signal In The Radio Control Transmitter

The channel assignment data is generated by assigning a channel of the radio control transmitter for the trainee 1B associated with the same controlled object to a channel of the radio control transmitter for the trainer 1A, and stored in the radio control transmitter for the trainer 1A. The radio control transmitter for the trainer 1A converts the channel of the received trainer signal into the steering signal according to the channel assignment data, and transmits the steering signal.

Display device and driving method thereof

The present invention enhances a display quality of a display device as a task. As means for solving such a task, the present invention provides a display device including a light emitting element and a switching element in a pixel, wherein the switching element is provided for supplying a power source to the light emitting element and is constituted of a first switching element and a second switching element. The first switching element and the second switching element are configured to be operated, in response to inputting of data signals into the inside of the pixel, one switching element assumes a positive bias state and another switching element assumes a reverse bias state, and the bias states are alternately changed over between the first switching element and the second switching element in response to time-sequential inputting of the data signals, and the supply of the power source to the light emitting element is performed by way of either one of the first switching element and ...

Optical waveguide device

An optical waveguide device increases the intensity of light transmitted through an optical waveguide for a reduced cost without expanding the area of the light. The optical waveguide device according to the present invention includes an optical waveguide and defining surfaces defining the optical waveguide. The defining surfaces are formed of plasmon activating medium. The defining surface include a pair of inner parts that face each other along a direction perpendicular to a light transmission direction. The distance between the inner parts is less than the half of the wavelength of the light transmitted through the optical waveguide.

Tilt limiting shielded connector unit

A shielded connector unit includes a lower shielded connector to be connected downwards to a lower positioned first instrument, an upper shielded connector to be connected sideways to a second instrument positioned above the first instrument, and a flexible conductive part made up of an electric wire which is adapted to connect the lower shielded connector to the upper shielded connector and a braid which is adapted to enclose a bare portion of the electric wire existing between a shielding shell of the lower shielded connector and a shielding shell of the upper shielded connector. The shielded connector unit further includes a hard protector that is adapted to enclose and protect the conductive part from the outside while ensuring flexibility of at least a portion of the conductive part.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes a substrate, a gate line formed over the substrate, a first insulating film formed over the substrate and the gate line, a semiconductor film formed over the first insulating film, a drain electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a source electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a data line connected to the drain electrode and formed over the first insulating film, a second insulating film formed over the source electrode and the data line, a pixel electrode electrically connected to the source electrode and formed over the second insulating film, and a transparent conductive film connected to the data line through a contact hole formed in the second insulating film. The transparent conductive film includes a first portion which none of the first insulating film and the second insulating film underlie.

Shielded connector, a set of shielded connectors and method for connecting a shielded connector with a shielded cable

A shielded connector is provided with an improved shielding characteristic. The shielded connector includes male and female shielded connectors (10a, 10b). A section of an inner conductor (51) of a shielded cable (50) that is not covered by an outer conductor (52) and a portion of an inner terminal (20a) at and near an inner crimping portion (24) that is fastened to the leading end of the inner conductor (51) are covered on three sides by a covering portion (45). Accordingly, shielding characteristic can be improved remarkably. By connecting the male and female shielded connectors (10a, 10b) with opening surfaces of the covering portions (45) thereof faced in opposite directions, radiation characteristic can be balanced. Therefore, an influence on a high-frequency signal transmitting through the inner conductor (51) can be reduced when it is passing through the shielded connectors (10a, 10b), with the result that shielding characteristic can be improved.

Diagnostic method and control apparatus for gas sensor

A gas sensor diagnostic method (or apparatus) is arranged to periodically obtain sensor output values of a gas sensor such as an oxygen sensor for an internal combustion engine, and to determine local extreme values from the sensor output values obtained during a period of interruption of fuel supply to the engine. Moreover, the local extreme values are compared with a first predetermined threshold level. When the number of the local extreme values reaches a predetermined first number, a diagnosis is performed to determine whether the gas sensor is in an improper condition or not, in accordance with results of the comparison of the local extreme values with the first threshold level.

Connector with shield shell for cable

A connector is provided to facilitate the connection work of a connection terminal and to enhance the connection reliability. A connector includes an attachment part that includes a terminal stand; a connector main body that includes a connection terminal connected to a cable, the connection terminal being fastened and fixed to the terminal stand in a state in which the connector main body is mounted to the attachment part; a cable shield shell that covers an introduction part for the cable in the connector main body; and a connection part shield shell that covers a fastening area between the connection terminal and the terminal stand so as to accommodate the cable shield shell inside the connection part shield shell.

RADIOGRAPHIC APPARATUS

A radiographic apparatus of this invention, imaging (slot imaging) is carried out in one operation for obtaining a plurality of radiographic images based on radiation detected with an irradiation field restricted to be narrow by the irradiation field control device. Since these plurality of radiographic images are images picked up with the irradiation field restricted to be narrow, a center calculating device can determine a shifted center of the radiographic images. A shift calculating device derives a shift of the center of the X-ray images from a positional relationship between the shifted center of the radiographic images determined and the irradiation field of a radiation detecting device. Since the shift is corrected for the plurality of radiographic images per se based on the shift determined, the shift can be corrected in one slot imaging operation. At a time of slot imaging, the shift can be corrected while determining a central point at a point of time when each image is acquired ...

Radio control transmitter and method for communication in the same

A maneuvering signal for controlling a radio-controlled object is transmitted using 2.4 GHz band frequency hopping techniques. In a trainer mode, an instructor's radio control transmitter is configured to transmit the maneuvering signal and receive a trainer signal in each of frame periods by which a frequency is switched in accordance with the frequency hopping scheme. A trainee's radio control transmitter is configured to transmit the trainer signal for each of the frame periods by which a frequency is switched in accordance with the frequency hopping scheme.

Organic light emitting display apparatus

An object of the present invention is to provide an organic light emitting element having a high efficiency and a high quality in which electron and hole injection efficiency of an electrode is reproduced in an insulated or contaminated first electrode. In an organic light emitting display apparatus, a substrate, a first electrode, an insulation film bank formed so as to cover edges of the first electrode, a metal thin film formed on the first electrode and the insulation film bank, an organic light emitting layer, and a second electrode are disposed in the cited order. A lower part of a side face of the insulation film bank takes a reverse tapered shape.

Controlling Communication Device, Controlled Body Communication Device And Controlling Communication System

In a controlling communication device, parameter of a device mounted in an airframe is modified remotely from a transmitting side without a personal computer or a dedicated setting box. The communication device is operable to select an operation mode and a parameter mode, and includes a controlling communication device (a transmitter) having a display, a controlled body communication device (a receiver) connected to a device mounted in the airframe. In the parameter mode, the parameter signal is transmitted to the receiver by operation of the transmitter, and the parameter of the device is modified remotely by radio while seeing the display. The parameter signal by return from the receiver notifies results of the modification. Even if the device is made plurally in types or in number, it is unnecessary to detach the device from the controlled communication device, so as to readily modify the parameter. 1. A controlling communication device , comprising:(a) a controller operable to select a desired control mode from an operation mode for controlling a controlled body by controlling a device operable to set a parameter, and a parameter mode for managing the parameter of the device, wherein the device of the controlled device is mounted in the controlled body;(b) a transceiver transmitting an operation signal to the controlled body in the operation mode, and transmitting a parameter signal to, and receiving the parameter signal from, the controlled body in the parameter mode by control of the controller; and(c) an indicator indicating parameter information data in accordance with the parameter signal upon the controller in the parameter mode.2. The controlling communication device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the parameter signal includes a write signal for transmitting the parameter information data destined to be set in the device of the controlled body to the controlled body claim 1 , and a read signal for receiving the parameter information data set in the ...

Crime prevention device for vehicle

A vehicle security system including an intrusion determining unit that transmits a transmission wave in a vehicle, and determines, based on an output of a reflected wave of the transmission wave, whether or not a body intrudes into the vehicle. The security system also includes an adjacent body detecting unit that detects a body adjacent to the vehicle. The intrusion determining unit determines that the body does not intrude into the vehicle, when the output of the reflected wave is within a predetermined range and the adjacent body detecting unit detects the body adjacent to the vehicle.

Display device

A flexible display device bendable in a certain direction is realized. R, G, and B pixels are arranged in a mosaic pattern. The display is bendable in a first direction, but is not assumed to be bent in a second direction. A data line extends in the first direction and a select line extends in the second direction. In order to prevent accumulation of distortion in the data line and breakage of the data line when the display is bent in the first direction, the data line is formed into a crank shape. Accordingly, even when the display is bent, an amount of distortion accumulated in the data line corresponds to only a length thereof in the first direction, and therefore, the distortion can be reduced. As a result, breakage of a wire in a flexible display can be prevented.

Display device

To realize a top emission type organic electroluminescent display device which requires a small number of processes, and provides good color purity, and manufacturing yield. A transparent conduction film of 5 nm to 20 nm is formed on a lower electrode. An organic electroluminescent layer is sandwiched between the transparent conduction film and an upper electrode. The transparent conduction film is formed of indium tin oxide, and an indium tin oxide resistivity is controlled to a value of 1 to 105Ω·cm by controlling sputtering conditions. The electrical resistance of the indium tin oxide film controlled in this way can be low enough in a film thickness direction to supply a voltage to the organic electroluminescent layer, and, in a film planar direction, as high as in an insulated condition. Consequently, it is possible to maintain necessary properties even though the indium tin oxide is deposited over a whole of a substrate. According to the invention, it is possible to eliminate a process ...

Detecting circuit and detecting method of idle word for content addressable memory

In a CAM having valid cells, an idle word is detected and outputted by using the data in the valid cells and an address encoder.A detection circuit of an idle word for a content addressed memory having valid cells 15, which includes a unit 19 for supplying the output (valid 16) of the valid cell 15 to an address encoder 18 in response to an idle word detection signal IWD.

Display device and driving method thereof

In a display device having a pixel array in which a plurality of pixels are arranged two-dimensionally along a first direction and a second direction, each of the pixels includes a pair of electrodes applying a voltage to liquid crystals, respective groups of the pixels arranged along the first direction form a plurality of pixel-rows juxtaposed along the second direction, and respective groups of the pixels arranged along the second direction form a plurality of pixel-columns juxtaposed along the first direction, the present invention repeats a first step for selecting every Y rows of the pixel-rows sequentially along the second direction N-times and applying an image signal to one of the pair of electrodes provided for each one of the pixels belonging to the each Y rows of the pixel-rows as selected, and a second step for selecting every Z rows of the pixel-rows sequentially along the second direction M-times and applying a blanking signal to the one of the pair of electrodes provided ...

Polyolefin resin molding composite

A foam layer can be formed at a temperature at which the surface quality of a surface layer is not deteriorated, and a molding technique that is excellent in adhesiveness of a foam layer and a surface layer or/and a base member is developed. For the purpose of obtaining a resin molding composite, the present invention is characterized by a polyolefin resin molding composite comprising a surface layer and a foam layer, or a surface layer, a foam layer, and a base member, wherein the foam layer comprises a foam layer produced by fusion bonding thermoplastic expanded resin particles one another by molding, where the thermoplastic expanded resin particles comprises a core that is made of a crystalline thermoplastic resin and is in an expanded state and a polyethylene resin coat covering the core, and the surface layer comprises a thermoplastic synthetic resin having a melting point of 5° C. or more higher than a melting point of polyethylene resin constituting the coat of the particles.

Semiconductor device

A vertical-type semiconductor device for controlling a current flowing between electrodes opposed against each other across a semiconductor substrate, including: a semiconductor substrate having first and second surfaces opposed against each other; a first electrode formed in the first surface; a second electrode formed in the second surface through a high-resistance electrode whose resistance is Rs; and a third electrode formed along at least a part of the outer periphery of the second surface, wherein a potential difference Vs between the second and third electrodes is measured with a current I flowing between the first and second electrodes, and the current I is detected from the resistance Rs and the potential difference Vs.

Apparatus and method for generating map

An apparatus for generating a map identifies a lane line and a feature other than a lane line on a road from a first image of a predetermined location of the road taken downward from the sky; identifies the lane line and the feature from a second image representing the predetermined location of the road and made based on images taken by a camera provided for a vehicle; aligning the first images with the second images, based on the predetermined location; deforms the second image so that the feature in the second image best fits the feature in the first image; further deforms the second image in a direction perpendicular to the front-back direction of the road so that the position of the feature remains unchanged and that the positions of the lane lines in the first and second images match; and combines the first and deformed second images.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes a substrate, a gate line formed over the substrate, a first insulating film formed over the substrate and the gate line, a semiconductor film formed over the first insulating film, a drain electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a source electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a data line connected to the drain electrode and formed over the first insulating film, a second insulating film formed over the source electrode and the data line, a pixel electrode electrically connected to the source electrode and formed over the second insulating film, and a transparent conductive film connected to the data line through a contact hole formed in the second insulating film. The transparent conductive film includes a first portion which none of the first insulating film and the second insulating film underlie.

Electrical connector

An electrical connector is supported by a light conductive plate (2) that is provided between a circuit board (1) and a liquid crystal display (LCD 3) to electrically connect the circuit board (1) and the LCD (3). It comprises a plurality of contact elements (13) that are made of an electrically conductive elastomer and a holder section (10) molded together with the contact elements (13). The cylindrical contact elements (13) have opposite ends projecting from the holder section (10) for spring contact with corresponding circuit traces of the circuit board and the LCD.

Organic light emitting display apparatus

An object of the present invention is to provide an organic light emitting element having a high efficiency and a high quality in which electron and hole injection efficiency of an electrode is reproduced in an insulated or contaminated first electrode. In an organic light emitting display apparatus, a substrate, a first electrode, an insulation film bank formed so as to cover edges of the first electrode, a metal thin film formed on the first electrode and the insulation film bank, an organic light emitting layer, and a second electrode are disposed in the cited order. A lower part of a side face of the insulation film bank takes a reverse tapered shape.

Electric cable with shielded connector

An electric cable with shielded connector includes a flexible electric wire, shielded connectors that are respectively attached on the flexible electric wire, and a shield cover that is provided to cover an outer side of the electric wire. The shield cover is constituted of two cylindrical shield covers made of a conductive metal plate. One end of each of the two cylindrical shield covers is respectively fixed on shield shells of the shield connectors on both ends of the electric wire. The other end of each of the two cylindrical shield covers is formed as a free end, and the free ends of the two cylindrical shield covers are abutted to each other or are lapped on each other.

CABLE BRANCH STRUCTURE

A cable branch structure () branches, from a main line (A) to branch lines (B, C), a shielded cable () with electric wires () covered with a braided wire (). The braided wire () includes: a main line side braided wire (A) constituting a part corresponding to the main line (A); and branch line side braided wires (B, C), respectively, constituting parts corresponding to the respective branch lines (B, C). The braided wire () includes at least one of a first mounting portion () provided at an end portion of the main line side braided wire (A) for mounting end portions of the branch line side braided wires (B, C) and second mounting portions () provided at each of the end portions of the branch line side braided wires (B, C) for mounting the end portion of the main line side braided wire (A). 1. A cable branch structure for branching , from a main line into a plurality of branch lines , a shielded cable with a plurality of electric wires covered with a braided wire , the braided wire comprising:a main line side braided wire constituting a part corresponding to the main line;a plurality of branch line side braided wires, respectively, constituting parts corresponding to the respective branch lines; andat least one of a first mounting portion provided at an end portion of the main line side braided wire for mounting end portions of the branch line side braided wires and second mounting portions provided at each of the end portions of the branch line side braided wires for mounting the end portion of the main line side braided wire.2. The cable branch structure according to wherein the first mounting portion includes a main line mounting portion configured to be mounted to the end portion of the main line side braided wire claim 1 , and the main line mounting portion is formed with a plurality of branch line mounting openings to which the end portions of the respective branch line side braided wires are mounted claim 1 , and the electric wires corresponding to each of the ...

Radiographic apparatus

A radiographic apparatus comprising, a radiation source for emitting radiation, a radiation detecting device having a detecting surface for detecting radiation, an image generating device for generating images in accordance with detection data outputted from the radiation detecting device, a collimator for restricting spread of a radiation beam emitted from the radiation source, an opening-degree obtaining device for obtaining a degree of opening of the collimator and a display device for displaying a radiation-irradiation area on the image, the opening-degree obtaining device determining the radiation-irradiation area to be displayed on the image in accordance with a relationship between a width of the radiation beam contained in the image obtained in advance by two or more degrees of opening of the collimator through radiation irradiation and the degrees of opening of the collimator as well as the current degree of opening of the collimator.

Organic electroluminescent display device and manufacturing method of organic electroluminescent display device

The present invention provides a top-emission-type organic EL display device. In a top-emission-type organic EL display device which includes organic EL elements each of which is formed by stacking a reflective lower electrode, a function layer and a light-transmissive upper electrode in order, the upper electrode contains a plurality of fine particles which are made of a material different from a material of the upper electrode. The fine particles are preferably made of silica. A portion of the upper electrode may be provided below the fine particles and a portion of the upper electrode may be provided above the fine particles.

Clock generating circuit and clock generating method

The invention provides a clock generating circuit for generating a spectrum spread clock and carrying out high-speed and accurate phase control of a reference clock signal and an output clock signal, which is composed of compact circuits, and a method for generating the clock. The spectrum spread clock generating circuit 1 is provided with a phase comparator unit 10 that compares the reference clock signal CLKS with the internal clock signal in terms of a phase difference, and outputs a control current IC 1 in compliance with the result of comparison; a clock generating unit 20 for generating an output clock signal CLKO; a phase difference signal modulating unit 30 for outputting a control current IC 3 ; and a delay unit 40 for delaying the output clock in compliance with the control current IC 3 and outputting the internal clock signal CLKN.

Motor drive control device

A motor drive control device driving a motor having a first system coil and a second system coil, the motor drive control device comprising: a first drive circuit controlling energization of the first system coil; a second drive circuit controlling energization of the second system coil; a first temperature sensor detecting a temperature of the first drive circuit; a second temperature sensor detecting a temperature of the second drive circuit; and a signal output circuit outputting an output signal concerning whether or not any one of the first system coil and the second system coil is in an open state, based on a detection result by the first temperature sensor and a detection result by the second temperature sensor.

"Conjugated Diene Polymer and Modified Conjugated Diene Polymer Produced Using the Same, Rubber Composition for Tire, And Rubber Composition for Rubber Belt"

A conjugated diene polymer having a high content of cis-1,4-structures with a high activity, a conjugated diene polymer and a modified conjugated diene polymer using the same, a rubber composition for a tire, and a rubber composition for a rubber belt. Described are a catalyst for a conjugated diene polymerization including: a non-metallocene type gadolinium compound (A) represented by the general formula (1); an ionic compound (B) formed of a non-coordinating anion and a cation; and an organic metal compound (C) of an element selected from the group consisting of a group 2, a group 12, and a group 13 of the periodic table, a conjugated diene polymer and a modified conjugated diene polymer obtained using the same, a rubber composition for a tire, and a rubber composition for a rubber belt.

Pyrazolo Pyrimidine Derivatives and Methods of Use Thereof

This invention generally relates to pyrazolo pyrimidine derivatives useful as, inter alia, inhibitors of short chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) family of NAD(P)(H) dependent oxido-reductases. More specifically, the invention relates to pyrazolo pyrimidine derivatives, including derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors, methods of making derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors and methods of use thereof.

Method of producing a conjugated diene polymer, a modified conjugated diene polymer, and a vinyl cis-polybutadiene composition

A method for producing a conjugated diene polymer having a high content of cis-1,4-structures with a high activity, a conjugated diene polymer, and a modified conjugated diene polymer. The catalyst for conjugated diene polymerization in the method includes: a non-metallocene type gadolinium compound (A) represented by the general formula (1); an ionic compound (B) formed of a non-coordinating anion and a cation; and an organic metal compound (C) of an element selected from the group consisting of a group 2, a group 12, and a group 13 of the periodic table.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

A display device including a thin film transistor having a semiconductor layer comprising an i-type semiconductor and an impurity doped semiconductor laminated over a first insulating film, a first electrode formed over the semiconductor layer, and a second electrode formed by a part of a data line. A second insulating film is formed over the data line and the transistor and a third electrode is formed over the second insulating film and overlapped with a gate line. In a cross section of an end portion of the first electrode in a direction of a length of a channel, the impurity doped semiconductor extends a minimum distance of 0.2 μm beyond the first electrode in the direction of a length of a channel of the transistor and the i-type semiconductor extends beyond the impurity doped semiconductor in the direction of a length of a channel. 1. A display device comprising:a substrate;a pair of gate lines formed over the substrate;a first insulating film formed over the substrate;a data line formed over the first insulating film;a thin film transistor including a semiconductor layer comprising an i-type semiconductor and an impurity doped semiconductor laminated over the first insulating film, a first electrode formed over the semiconductor layer, and a second electrode formed by a part of the data line;a second insulating film formed over the data line and the thin film transistor;a third electrode formed over the second insulating film, and overlapped with one of the pair of gate lines; anda transparent conductive film, being coupled to the data line via an opening formed in the second insulating film,wherein the transparent conductive film, extending from the opening, includes a first portion, and none of the first insulating film and the second insulating film exist between the substrate and the first portion, andwherein, in a cross section of an end portion of the first electrode in a direction of a length of a channel of the thin film transistor, the impurity doped ...

Data input/output system

A data I/O system includes first and second function blocks connected to a system bus, which allows the function blocks to communicate with a processor. Each function block includes a D/A converter for outputting an analog signal and a waveform generator that provides a digital signal to the D/A converter. The waveform generator includes a memory control circuit and an address generation circuit. The memory control circuit has an address register and a data register, both of which are connected to the system bus, and a memory connected to the address register and the data register. The address generation circuit is connected to the address register and includes a control register, an up-down counter, and a comparator. The address generation circuit repetitively provides a circulating address signal to the address register. The function blocks relieve the processor of some of its processing load, but do not require additional I/O port addresses of the system.

Partial image generating device, storage medium storing computer program for partial image generation and partial image generating method

A partial image generating device has a processor configured to generate a partial image from an image in which the environment surrounding a vehicle has been photographed using an imaging device provided in the vehicle, and to assess whether or not the road represented in the image is straight. The processor is configured so that, when it has been assessed that the road represented in the image is straight, it generates a partial image by cutting out a first region in the image that is estimated to contain the road, based on the vanishing point of the road, and when it has assessed that the road represented in the image is not straight, it generates a partial image by cutting out a second region in the image determined based on the type of the vehicle.

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device includes a substrate, a gate line formed over the substrate, a first insulating film formed over the substrate and the gate line, a semiconductor film formed over the first insulating film, a drain electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a source electrode formed over the semiconductor film, a data line connected to the drain electrode and formed over the first insulating film, a second insulating film formed over the source electrode and the data line, a pixel electrode electrically connected to the source electrode and formed over the second insulating film, and a transparent conductive film connected to the data line through a contact hole formed in the second insulating film. The transparent conductive film includes a first portion which none of the first insulating film and the second insulating film underlie.

GAS CONCENTRATION DETECTION APPARATUS AND GAS CONCENTRATION DETECTION SYSTEM

A gas concentration detection apparatus and system including a gas sensor. Voltage Vd generated across detection resistor Rd through which pump current Ip flows is differentially amplified by OP1, and offset voltage Vofs is superposed thereon to obtain a detection voltage Vout. The amplification factor applied to the differential amplification of the voltage Vd is changed by turning switch SW3 on and off. When switch SW2 is turned on, the input terminal potentials of the operational amplifier OP1 are equalized, so that voltage Vofs is output as the detection voltage Vout. The detection voltage Vout contains an error attributable to the electronic components which form the circuit. The detection voltage Vout containing the error when SW2 is turned on is acquired as a correction voltage for each amplification factor, and is used for correction at the time of detection of the concentration so as to cancel the error.

Probe card for testing semiconductor integrated circuit and method of manufacturing the same

A probe card 8 for testing a semiconductor integrated circuit is provided with a plurality of probes for inputting/outputting an electric signal for verifying the operation of a semiconductor integrated circuit 6 to/from bonding pads 7 of the semiconductor integrated circuit. The probes 9 are formed by depositing a conductive film 11 on a surface of a plurality of convex portions formed on a surface of an insulating substrate 10.

Injection enhanced gate transistor including second emitter in dummy region to prevent waveform vibration associated with negative gate capacitance

An injection enhanced gate transistor includes a drift layer, a collector layer and a base layer divided into main cell regions and dummy cell regions by a plurality of trenches formed to extend from the top surface of the base layer into the drift layer. The main cell has a first emitter layer selectively formed in the surface layer of the base layer, gate electrodes formed in the trenches, and an emitter electrode located over the base layer. The dummy cell has a second emitter layer selectively formed so as to be scattered in the surface layer of the base layer and have a surface area smaller than that of the first emitter layer to prevent waveform vibration associate with negative gate capacitance.

Conjugated diene polymer and modified conjugated diene polymer produced using the same, rubber composition for tire, and rubber composition for rubber belt

A conjugated diene polymer having a high content of cis-1,4-structures with a high activity, a conjugated diene polymer and a modified conjugated diene polymer using the same, a rubber composition for a tire, and a rubber composition for a rubber belt. Described are a catalyst for a conjugated diene polymerization including: a non-metallocene type gadolinium compound (A) represented by the general formula (1); an ionic compound (B) formed of a non-coordinating anion and a cation; and an organic metal compound (C) of an element selected from the group consisting of a group 2, a group 12, and a group 13 of the periodic table, a conjugated diene polymer and a modified conjugated diene polymer obtained using the same, a rubber composition for a tire, and a rubber composition for a rubber belt.

Radiographic device

An diagnostic X-ray radiography device and system whereby a subject (M) can be placed on and taken off of an imaging bed safely, easily, and comfortably. In the device and system a placement-accommodating-state memory (21) stores a plurality of placement-accommodating states each consisting of an imaging bed (1) position and orientation and an X-ray tube (4) position that accommodate a given placement state of the subject (M). A placement-accommodating-state control unit (22) is provided that, if a desired placement-accommodating state is specified from among the plurality of placement-accommodating states by means of a control panel (11), makes the position of the imaging bed (1) and the position of the X-ray tube (4) conform to the specified placement-accommodating state. A placement-accommodating state is thus set automatically, so that the subject (M) can be placed and removed from the imaging bed (1) easily without a collimator (4a) attached to the X-ray tube (4) getting in the way ...

Continuously variable transmission

A continuously variable transmission comprises a driving pulley (11), a driven pulley (21), an endless dry-type belt (15) wound around both pulleys, a tension-adjusting device (50) arranged between the driving and driven pulleys for pressing the slack side of the belt to generate belt tension, stroke mechanisms (14, 22) provided on the driving and driven pulleys respectively for axially shifting the movable sheaves depending on inputted rotational force, a ratio-changing motor (40), and a gear mechanism for transmitting the rotational force generated by the motor to both stroke mechanisms as well as for mechanically connecting both stroke mechanisms in such a way that the movable sheaves of both pulleys can be shifted synchronously and axially oppositely in relation to the fixed sheaves. With this arrangement, the belt is prevented from slipping, the transmission ratio can be controlled precisely and stably, and the shift-response of this transmission can be improved. The motor can be reduced ...

Nonvolatile semiconductor storage device

In order to provide a nonvolatile semiconductor storage device designed to take off such existing restraint on the degree of freedom of device design as needed for the purpose of securing design margin, thus realizing a ferroelectric, nonvolatile storage device of high integration density, there is disclosed a capacitor using a ferroelectric thin film is provided, so that the apparent coercive electric field value in the operational guaranteed margin temperature of the nonvolatile semiconductor storage device when regarded as the voltage applied to the capacitor remains within the range of design margin of the nonvolatile semiconductor storage device at the coercive electric field value at the specified temperature, in which a metal oxide of a layer structure having the ferroelectric-to-normal dielectric phase transition point of 800° C. or higher may be used for the ferroelectric thin film.

Adjusting apparatus and adjustment method

An adjusting apparatus sets a designated value of a current source circuit to be a predetermined value, and causes discharging of a capacitor to end by switching a switch to a discharging side when the capacitor is not being charged by current output from a switching power source circuit. After the discharging of the capacitor ends and the designated value is set, the adjusting apparatus causes the capacitor to be charged by switching the switch to a charging side. The adjusting apparatus further measures a time period from the time when the switch is switched to the charging side until an electric potential difference of the capacitor exceeds a threshold value. Based on the measured time period and the predetermined value, the adjusting apparatus calculates the designated value such that the measured time period is a predetermined time period.

Organic EL element, organic EL display panel, and organic EL display panel manufacturing method

An organic electro-luminescence (EL) element includes a first electrode, a light emitting layer, and a second electrode layered in this order above a substrate. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is a light transmissive electrode. The light transmissive electrode includes a base metal layer and a silver thin film. The base metal layer is a metal layer including an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal as a material. The silver thin film is silver or a silver alloy including silver as a main component, and is disposed on and in contact with the base metal layer.

Method for fabricating high-voltage insulated gate type bipolar semiconductor device

A method for fabricating a high-voltage insulated gate type bipolar semiconductor device by comparing to a reference structure of the same includes determining a width S of a mesa region in which the gate insulating film and the MOS transistor are formed, and a trench depth DT, based on a scaling ratio K, in comparison with a second width and a second trench depth of the reference structure, and setting a cell width 2W of the high-voltage insulated gate type bipolar semiconductor device to be equal in length to a second length of the reference structure, the scaling ratio K being defined as K=Y/X, where X indicates a size of a target portion to be miniaturized in the high-voltage insulated gate type bipolar semiconductor device, and Y indicates a size of a target portion to be miniaturized in the reference structure.

Pyrrolo[1,2-b]pyridazine derivatives

Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment or prevention of metabolic and cell proliferative diseases or conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the activity of proteins involved in lipid metabolism and cell proliferation.

Microresonator, manufacturing method, and electronic apparatus

The present invention provides a microresonator including a plurality of resonator elements arranged on a plurality of columns on a substrate. The resonator elements each have an input electrode, an output electrode, and a diaphragm that extends in a certain direction, and each pass a signal of a certain frequency. The plurality of resonator elements includes a plurality of first resonator elements arranged on first columns that are located on every other column of the plurality of columns, and having a first phase, and a plurality of second resonator elements arranged on second columns that are located on every other column, other than the first columns, of the plurality of columns, and having a second phase that is an opposite phase of the first phase.

ORGANIC EL DISPLAY DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

An object of the invention is to provide an organic EL display device manufacturing method that allows the reliability of the organic EL display device having undergone a defect repair process to be improved. A method for manufacturing an organic EL display device, the method including an organic EL element substrate formation step of forming at least one organic EL element on an organic EL element substrate, the organic EL element including an organic EL film, an anode electrode and a reflection electrode that form a first conductive film provided below the organic EL film, and a cathode electrode that forms a second conductive film provided above the organic EL film, a resin sealing step of providing a thermoplastic sealing resin to cover the upper side of the organic EL element, a defect detection step of detecting a defect in the organic EL element, and a defect elimination step of eliminating the defect detected in the defect detection step by irradiating the defect with a laser beam ...

Method of diagnosing malfunction in gas concentration detecting unit and malfunction diagnostic apparatus thereof

To provide a malfunction diagnosing method and apparatus capable of reliably determining a malfunction even where the malfunction occurs in a common wire connecting a gas sensor and a control circuit for driving it. In a gas concentration measurement unit 1 having a sensor control circuit 50 which is connected to a sensor element 10 including an oxygen pump cell 14 and an oxygen concentration detection cell 24 and controls and drives this sensor element 10, a variation state of a terminal voltage at one connecting point (specifically, a Vs+ terminal) other than connecting points between electrodes facing a measurement chamber of each cell 14 and 24 and a common wire 24 is detected by a malfunction detection circuit 53 and an arithmetic processor 54. Based on this variation state of the terminal voltage, diagnosis of malfunction in the common wire 42 is executed. When the common wire 42 is broken, the terminal voltage at the Vs+ terminal varies with oscillations. Therefore, the malfunction ...

Radio remote control unit

Organic EL display device comprising a reflection structure

The present invention provides an organic EL display device which has a long lifetime. The organic EL display device includes a plurality of pixels each of which is constituted of a top-emission-type active matrix organic EL element. The EL element includes: a pixel electrode; a reflective layer arranged between the pixel electrode and an active element and is formed over a leveling layer; an organic light emission layer; and a common electrode. The reflective layer includes: a first reflective layer which is made of high-melting-point metal; and a second reflective layer which is arranged on the first reflective layer. The second reflective layer includes a planar pattern in which an outer periphery of the second reflective layer is surrounded by the first reflective layer. The pixel electrode extends outward from the first reflective layer and the second reflective layer.

RADIOGRAPHIC APPARATUS

The object of this invention is to provide a radiographic apparatus with an image pickup line movable faithfully to instructions from the operator. That is, according to the construction of this invention, an additional movement controller can carry out feedback control for recurrently controlling movement of an image pickup line. Moreover, the construction of this invention is characterized in that an acceleration acquiring unit acquires an acceleration of the image pickup line. That is, when the velocity of the image pickup line approaches a predetermined velocity, the acceleration of the movable object will be brought close to 0. In this way, overshooting can be inhibited, and the phenomenon of the movable object clattering each time it moves can be prevented reliably, thereby providing an X-ray apparatus excellent in operability. 1. A radiographic apparatus having a top board , a radiation source for emitting radiation beams to the top board , a radiation detecting device for detecting the radiation beams , a radiation source moving device for moving the radiation source back and force in a predetermined direction relative to the top board , a radiation source movement control device for controlling this , a detector moving device for moving the radiation detecting device back and force in the predetermined direction relative to the top board , a detector movement control device for controlling this , and an instruction input device for inputting instructions for movement of a movable object which is at least one of the radiation source and the radiation detecting device ,the radiographic apparatus comprising:a target velocity acquiring device for acquiring a target velocity, which is a target moving velocity of the movable object, based on input of the instruction input device;a position information acquiring device for acquiring position information showing positions of the movable object relative to the top board;an actual velocity acquiring device for ...

Organic EL Display Device and Manufacturing Method Thereof

An organic EL display device manufacturing method that allows the reliability of the organic EL display device having undergone a defect repair process to be improved. Manufacturing method for organic EL display device, method including an organic EL element substrate formation step of forming at least one organic EL element on an organic EL element substrate, the organic EL element including an organic EL film, an anode electrode, reflection electrode that form a first conductive film provided below the organic EL film, a cathode electrode that forms a second conductive film provided above the to organic EL film, resin sealing step of providing a thermoplastic sealing resin to cover the upper side of the organic EL element, defect detection step of detecting a defect in the organic EL element, and defect elimination step of eliminating the defect detected in the defect detection step by irradiating the defect with a laser beam. 110-. (canceled)11. An organic EL display device comprising:an organic EL element substrate on which at least one organic EL element is formed, the organic EL element including an organic EL film, a first conductive film provided below the organic EL film, and a second conductive film stacked on the organic EL film; anda thermoplastic sealing resin that covers the upper side of the organic EL element,wherein an opening is formed in the second conductive film in any of the organic EL elements, andthe edge of the opening is raised toward not only the side where the sealing resin is present but also the side where the organic EL film is present and hence thicker than the second conductive film.12. The organic EL display device according to claim 11 ,wherein at least part of the edge on the side where the organic EL film is present is covered with the sealing resin.13. The organic EL display device according to claim 12 ,wherein the portion of the organic EL film that is in the vicinity of the opening is removed, andthe portion of the organic EL ...

COIL COMPONENT

A coil component comprises: a coil bobbin, which has a coil-winding section in an outer circumferential portion so that a coil is to be wound on the coil-winding section, and which has a through-hole in a central portion thereof; a first core and a second core, which have a plurality of magnetic legs respectively, wherein a certain leg of the plurality of the magnetic legs of the first core and a certain leg of the plurality of the magnetic legs of the second core are inserted into the through-hole of the coil bobbin to face each other with a predetermined gap, and wherein facing surfaces of the certain legs of the magnetic legs are fixed by an adhesive; and a protective cover, which is positioned between the coil bobbin and the certain legs to suppress the adhesive from being attached to the coil bobbin. 1. A coil component comprising:a coil bobbin, which has a coil-winding section in an outer circumferential portion so that a coil is to be wound on the coil-winding section, and which has a through-hole in a central portion thereof;a first core and a second core, which have a plurality of magnetic legs respectively, wherein a certain leg of the plurality of the magnetic legs of the first core and a certain leg of the plurality of the magnetic legs of the second core are inserted into the through-hole of the coil bobbin to face each other with a predetermined gap, and wherein facing surfaces of the certain legs of the magnetic legs are fixed by an adhesive; anda protective cover, which is positioned between the coil bobbin and the certain legs to suppress the adhesive from being attached to the coil bobbin.2. The coil component according to claim 1 ,wherein the protective cover has at least a length in an axial direction of the predetermined magnetic legs to cover from a base to a portion, to which the adhesive is attached, of the certain leg of one of the first and the second core so that the coil bobbin is not to be fixed to the certain legs when the adhesive is ...

CONNECTOR

There is provided a connector capable of reliably preventing a short circuit without causing increase in cost. The connector includes a terminal which is joined to an electric wire, a housing which accommodates a terminal joint part which is a joint portion of the electric wire and the terminal, a sealing member which is made of a resilient material having waterproof and insulation properties to seal between the housing and the terminal joint part, and a shield member which covers the housing and the electric wire near the terminal joint part, wherein the sealing member is formed integrally with an electric wire protecting part which extends along the electric wire to cover the electric wire, and the electric wire protecting part is interposed between the electric wire and the shield member. 1. A connector comprising:a terminal which is joined to an electric wire;a housing which accommodates a terminal joint part which is a joint portion of the electric wire and the terminal;a sealing member which is made of a resilient material having waterproof and insulation properties to seal between the housing and the terminal joint part; anda shield member which covers the housing and the electric wire near the terminal joint part,wherein the sealing member is formed integrally with an electric wire protecting part which extends along the electric wire to cover the electric wire, andwherein the electric wire protecting part is interposed between the electric wire and the shield member.2. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing member has a mold part for molding the terminal joint part claim 1 , and the electric wire protecting part is molded integrally with the mold part. The present invention relates to a connector including a housing for accommodating terminals which are joined to electric wires therein, and a shield shell for covering the housing.A well-known type of connector is one which includes a housing for accommodating terminal fittings which are ...

Wireless Communication System

A servo device includes: a control portion for driving and controlling a drive mechanism by receiving a control signal from a transmitter , and by transforming the control signal into a drive signal corresponding to characteristic data previously stored in a memory portion . The control portion includes: a signal processing portion for discriminating whether the control signal is a maneuver signal or a characteristic data signal; and the memory portion for updating and storing the characteristic data based on the received characteristic data signal when the control signal is discriminated as the characteristic data signal. 1. A controlled object side communication device used in a wireless communication system in which a maneuvering gear transmits a radio wave of a maneuver signal , the controlled object side communication device mounted on a controlled object receives the signal to control a drive control portion of the controlled object , the controlled object side communication device transmits a radio wave of a data signal indicating a condition of the controlled object , and the maneuvering gear receives the data signal to monitor the condition of the controlled object ,said controlled object side communication device comprising:a voltage detection portion for detecting a power source voltage;a data signal generation portion for generating a data signal including power source voltage data detected by the voltage detection portion; anda controlled object side control portion for controlling a transmission interval of the data signal according to the power source voltage data.2. A controlled object side communication device used in a wireless communication system in which a maneuvering gear transmits a radio wave of a maneuver signal , the controlled object side communication device mounted on a controlled object receives the signal to control a drive control portion of the controlled object , the controlled object side communication device transmits a radio wave ...

CONNECTOR STRUCTURE FOR DEVICE CONNECTION

A connector structure for device connection includes one connector provided on one device case and the other connector provided on the other device case The one connector includes an insulating housing having a plurality of accommodation recessed sections arrange in parallel, terminals having respective contact plate sections accommodated in the respective accommodation recessed sections, and the conductive rubbers which are in contact with the respective contact plate sections and are accommodated in the respective accommodation recessed sections. The other connector includes terminals respectively having contact plate sections which are pressed to be in contact with the respective conductive rubbers when the two cases are fixed to each other, and an insulating housing which accommodates the terminals. 1. A connector structure for device connection comprising: one connector provided on a case of one device; and the other connector provided on a case of the other device , wherein the one connector includes: an insulating housing which has a plurality of accommodation recessed sections arranged in parallel; terminals respectively having contact plate sections accommodated in the accommodation recessed sections respectively; and conductive rubbers which are in contact with the contact plate sections respectively and are accommodated in the accommodation recessed sections respectively; and wherein the other connector includes: terminals respectively having contact plate sections which are pressed to be in contact with the conductive rubbers respectively when the cases are fixed to each other; and an insulating housing which accommodates the terminals.2. The connector structure for device connection comprising: one connector provided on a case of one device; and the other connector provided on terminals of a plurality of electric wires drawn from the other device , wherein the one connector includes: an insulating housing which has a plurality of accommodation recessed ...

CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF BRAIDED WIRE

There is provided a ground structure of a braided wire having reduced the number of parts and the number of assembling processes and having improved a shield capability. A cylindrical part that is made to stand upright from a periphery of an insertion hole toward an outside of a device case is provided to the device case. A terminal of a 5 braid is put on an outer side of the cylindrical part of the device case and a shield band is wound on an outer side of the braid put on the outer side of the cylindrical part. 1. A ground structure of a braided wire comprising:a braided wire having a covered electric wire and a cylindrical braid covering the covered electric wire, anda device case provided with an insertion hole for inserting a connector therein, the connector being attached to a terminal of the covered electric wire,wherein the braid is connected to the device case,wherein a cylindrical part that is made to stand upright from a periphery of the insertion hole toward an outside of the device case is provided to the device case, andwherein a terminal of the braid is put on an outer side of the cylindrical part of the device case, so that the braid and the device case are shield-connected.2. The ground structure of the braided wire according to claim 1 ,wherein a housing of the connector is provided with a fitting part that is fitted in the cylindrical part, andwherein a ring-shaped elastic seal is provided between an outer side of the fitting part and an inner side of the cylindrical part.3. The ground structure of the braided wire according to claim 1 , further comprising a terminal block that is fixed in the device case claim 1 ,wherein a locking lance having an arm that is bent in a diametrical direction of the braided wire and a locking protrusion that protrudes from the arm in the diametrical direction is provided to one of the terminal block and a housing of the connector, andwherein a locking part that is locked to the locking protrusion is provided to the ...

Steering Communication Device, Steered-Object Communication Device And Steering Communication System

The present invention provides a steering communication system being able to individually obtain a telemetry data from a steered-object communication devices mounted on the steered-object. An arbitrary identification number assigned to a plurality of steered-object communication devices mounted on a steered-object at the time of pairing-setup is associated with the equipment ID of a pairing object. When performing transmission request of a telemetry data, a steering signal adding the transmission request information and the own identification number is transmitted. The steered-object communication device judges signal classification of the inputted control signal. When the steering signal adding transmission request information and the own identification number is inputted, the steered-object communication device transmits a telemetry data signal adding the telemetry data as an answer signal to a steering communication device. 1. A steering communication device steering a steered-object in communication with a plurality of steered-object communication devices mounted on the steered-object , the steering communication device comprising:a steering-side control unit configured to control to transmit a pairing-setup signal adding an arbitrary identification number assigned to each steered-object communication device mounted on the steered-object to the steered-object communication device of a pairing object, and to transmit a steering signal adding the identification number and transmission request information for performing transmission request of a telemetry data obtained by the steered-object to the steered-object communication device at a transmission timing based on a predetermined transmission timing information.2. A plurality of steered-object communication devices mounted on a steered-object and communicating with a steering communication device for steering the steered-object , the steered-object communication device comprising:a steered-object side control ...

Controlling Communication System

There is provided a controlling communication system which includes a control device for transmitting a control signal, an object-side communication device mounted on a controlled object for receiving the control signal, and a drive control device for controlling the controlled object, and which can set a failsafe function of the object-side communication device using the control device, wherein a voltage reference value and a detection time reference value set by the control device are transmitted to the object-side communication device and are stored in a memory unit of the object-side communication device, and wherein the object-side communication device judges if the battery state meets a requirement for activating a failsafe function by referring to the voltage reference value and the detection time reference value stored in the memory unit. 141125343. An object-side communication device () used in a controlling communication system () , the controlling communication system () including a control device () arranged to transmit a control signal and a drive control device () arranged to perform drive control of a controlled object () , the object-side communication device () being mounted on the controlled object () and being arranged to receive the control signal ,{'b': '4', 'characterized in that the object-side communication device () comprises'}{'b': '23', 'a voltage detection unit () arranged to detect a power-supply voltage,'}{'b': '22', 'an object-side receiving unit () arranged to receive a signal containing a detection time reference value used for activation of a battery failsafe function,'}{'b': '21', 'an object-side memory unit () arranged to rewritably store the detection time reference value, and'}{'b': 20', '5, 'an object-side control unit () arranged to compare the power-supply voltage with the voltage reference value and output to the drive control device () a failsafe signal instead of the control signal if the power-supply voltage is lower than ...

Display Device

A display device having a display element is configured such that the extending directions of electrodes are made different from each other among upper, lower, left and right pixels. 1. A liquid crystal display device comprising:a first transparent insulating substrate;a second transparent insulating substrates arranged opposite to the first substrate at a distance;a liquid crystal layer is sandwiched between the first and second substrates;a plurality of gate signal lines and a plurality of video signal lines formed on the first substrate, a thin film transistor element;', 'a pixel electrode which has a plurality of slits,', 'the direction of the slits formed in the pixel electrode differs between an upper region and a lower region of each pixel region,', 'the slit of the upper region and the slit of the lower region are divided in the center of the pixel region., 'a plurality of pixel regions defined by the video signal lines and the gate signal lines, the pixel areas having;'}2. A liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , wherein the slits formed which is not parallel to the gate signal line and the video signal line.3. A liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , wherein the direction of the slit of the upper region and the slit of the lower region are symmetrically formed on the central portion of the pixel region.4. A liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , wherein the slits of the upper region and the slits of the lower region of the central portion of the pixel region are arranged alternately each other in a parallel direction for the gate signal line.5. A liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , wherein the pixel region has a common electrode which has a plane shape claim 1 , the common electrode is overlapped to the slits of the pixel electrode.6. A liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , wherein the length of the slit of the central portion of the pixel region has a shorter than the length of ...

RADIO CONTROL TRANSMITTER

A transmitter for controlling a target to be controlled having a motor, the transmitter includes: a start-up manipulation member to control starting and stopping of the motor; a rotational speed control manipulation member to control a rotational speed of the motor according to an operation amount; a control unit to generate the steering signal such that the motor is rotated according to the operation amount of the rotational speed control manipulation member when the operation amount of the rotational speed control manipulation member is equal to or greater than a preset start position while the start-up manipulation member is in a start-up state; and a transmitting unit to transmit the steering signal. 1. A transmitter for controlling a target to be controlled having a motor as a power unit by transmitting a steering signal , the transmitter comprising:a start-up manipulation member to control starting and stopping of the motor;a rotational speed control manipulation member to control a rotational speed of the motor according to an operation amount thereof;a storage unit to store a start position that is an operation amount of the rotational speed control manipulation member at which the motor starts to rotate;a control unit to generate the steering signal such that the motor is rotated according to the operation amount of the rotational speed control manipulation member when the operation amount of the rotational speed control manipulation member is equal to or greater than the start position while the start-up manipulation member is in a start-up state; anda transmitting unit to transmit the steering signal.2. The transmitter of claim 1 , wherein the control unit generates the steering signal such that the motor is rotated at a low rotational speed without being stopped even if the operation amount of the rotational speed control manipulation member is less than the start position while the motor is rotating.3. The transmitter of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE SPINNING NOZZLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE

A hollow fiber membrane-spinning nozzle that spins a hollow fiber membrane having a porous membrane layer and a support is provided in which the nozzle includes a resin flow channel through which a membrane-forming resin solution forming the porous membrane layer flows, the resin flow channel includes a liquid storage section that stores the membrane-forming resin solution and a shaping section that shapes the membrane-forming resin solution in a cylindrical shape and satisfies at least one of conditions (a) to (c): (a) the resin flow channel is disposed to cause the membrane-forming resin solution to branch and merge; (b) a delay means for delaying the flow of the membrane-forming resin solution is disposed in the resin flow channel; and (c) the liquid storage section or the shaping section includes branching and merging means for the membrane-forming resin solution therein.

SHIELDING STRUCTURE FOR WIRE HARNESS

A shielding structure for a wire harness includes a seal member which has a wire through hole that allows the wire to pass therethrough while sealing a circumference of the wire. The wire has a structure where an insulating resin layer is formed on an outer circumference of a conductor, and a predetermined range in a length direction of the conductor is coated with a shield layer formed by resin plating to cover an outer circumferential surface of the insulating resin layer. A terminal portion of the wire is passed through the wire through hole of the seal member to be introduced into the shield wall to a position where the shield layer exists, whereby an inner circumference of the wire through hole is made in close contact with the shield layer to cause the shield layer and the seal member to be electrically conducted with each other. 1. A shielding structure for a wire harness in which a wire constituting a wire harness is to be introduced into a shield wall of an electric apparatus while being shielded , comprising:a seal member which is made of electrically conductive rubber, which has a wire through hole that allows the wire to pass therethrough while sealing a circumference of the wire, and which is to be attached to the shield wall in a closely contacted state, whereinthe wire has a structure where an insulating resin layer is formed on an outer circumference of a conductor, and a predetermined range in a length direction of the conductor is coated with a shield layer formed by resin plating to cover an outer circumferential surface of the insulating resin layer, anda terminal portion of the wire is passed through the wire through hole of the seal member to be introduced into the shield wall to a position where the shield layer formed by the resin plating exists, whereby an inner circumference of the wire through hole of the seal member is made in close contact with the shield layer of the wire to cause the shield layer and the seal member made of ...

SHIELDING STRUCTURE FOR WIRE HARNESS

A shielding structure for a wire harness includes a seal member which has a wire through hole that allows the wire to pass therethrough while sealing a circumference of the wire. The wire has a structure where an insulating resin layer is formed on an outer circumference of a conductor, and a predetermined range in a length direction of the conductor is coated with a shield layer formed by resin plating to cover an outer circumferential surface of the insulating resin layer. A terminal portion of the wire is passed through the wire through hole of the seal member to be introduced into the shield wall to a position where the shield layer exists, whereby an inner circumference of the wire through hole is made in close contact with the shield layer to cause the shield layer and the seal member to be electrically conducted with each other. 1. A shell fixture structure , comprising:a wire harness in which a circumference of a wire is covered by a shield layer;a housing which covers a plurality of conductors in a terminal portion of the wire in a state where the conductors are insulated from each other;a ring-shaped shield shell through which the housing is inserted;a wire terminal-side movement regulating portion which is formed on a side of an outer circumference of the housing; anda shell-side movement regulating portion which is formed on a side of an inner circumference of the shield shell, whereinthe wire terminal-side movement regulating portion and the shell-side movement regulating portion are engaged with each other at a predetermined relative rotation position in a case where the wire terminal-side movement regulating portion and the shell-side movement regulating portion are relatively rotated about an axis in a state where the shield shell is externally inserted onto the housing, thereby regulating relative movement of the housing and the shield shell in an axial direction.2. The shell fixture structure according to claim 1 , whereina rotation regulating ...

CONNECTOR

A connector includes a housing having a terminal insertion hole, a terminal that is inserted into the terminal insertion hole, an O ring that is attached so as to surround a periphery of the terminal and blocks a gap between the terminal insertion hole and the terminal, a fastener for fastening and fixing a mating terminal to the terminal, and an O ring holder that is pressed toward the O ring by the fastener and pushes the O ring toward the gap between the terminal insertion hole and the terminal. 1. A connector , comprising:a housing having a terminal insertion hole;a terminal that is inserted into the terminal insertion hole;an O ring that is attached so as to surround a periphery of the terminal and blocks a gap between the terminal insertion hole and the terminal;a fastener for fastening and fixing a mating terminal to the terminal; andan O ring holder that is pressed toward the O ring by the fastener and pushes the O ring toward the gap between the terminal insertion hole and the terminal.2. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein an O ring attachment recess portion which communicates with the terminal insertion hole is formed in the housing; andwherein the O ring is fitted into the O ring attachment recess portion.3. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the O ring holder has a ring part into which the terminal can be inserted; andwherein the ring part presses the O ring over the periphery of the terminal.4. The connector according to claim 2 , wherein a rib portion is formed on an outer circumference of the O ring; andwherein a recess corresponding to the rib portion in shape is formed on the O ring attachment recess portion.5. The connector according to claim 3 , wherein a rib portion is formed on an outer circumference of the O ring; andwherein a recess corresponding to the rib portion in shape is formed on the O ring attachment recess portion. This application is a continuation of PCT application No. PCT/JP2012/063416, which was filed on May ...

ELECTRIC CABLE WITH SHIELDED CONNECTOR

An electric cable with shielded connector includes a flexible electric wire, shielded connectors that are respectively attached on the flexible electric wire, and a shield cover that is provided to cover an outer side of the electric wire. The shield cover is constituted of two cylindrical shield covers made of a conductive metal plate. One end of each of the two cylindrical shield covers is respectively fixed on shield shells of the shield connectors on both ends of the electric wire. The other end of each of the two cylindrical shield covers is formed as a free end, and the free ends of the two cylindrical shield covers are abutted to each other or are lapped on each other. 1. An electric cable with shielded connector comprising:a flexible electric wire;shielded connectors that are respectively attached on both ends of the flexible electric wire; anda shield cover that is provided to cover an outer side of the electric wire between the shielded connectors, the shielded connectors each including a terminal electrically connected to a conductor of the electric wire, an insulation material housing holding the terminal, and a shield shell covering an outer side of the housing,wherein the shield cover is constituted of two cylindrical shield covers made of a conductive metal plate, one end of each of the two cylindrical shield covers is respectively fixed on the shield shells of the shield connectors on both ends of the electric wire, the other end of each of the two cylindrical shield covers is formed as a free end, and the free ends of the two cylindrical shield covers are abutted to each other or are lapped on each other, to ensure shielding ability between the free ends of the two cylindrical shield covers.2. The electric cable with shielded connector according to claim 1 , wherein the two cylindrical shield covers are respectively constituted of a combination of a pair of semi-cylindrical bodies claim 1 , whose side edges are lapped on each other claim 1 , ...

ADJUSTING APPARATUS AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD

An adjusting apparatus sets a designated value of a current source circuit to be a predetermined value, and causes discharging of a capacitor to end by switching a switch to a discharging side when the capacitor is not being charged by current output from a switching power source circuit. After the discharging of the capacitor ends and the designated value is set, the adjusting apparatus causes the capacitor to be charged by switching the switch to a charging side. The adjusting apparatus further measures a time period from the time when the switch is switched to the charging side until an electric potential difference of the capacitor exceeds a threshold value. Based on the measured time period and the predetermined value, the adjusting apparatus calculates the designated value such that the measured time period is a predetermined time period. 1. An adjusting apparatus comprising:a capacitor that is charged by output current output from a switching power source circuit;a current source circuit that generates a current of an amount corresponding to a set designated value, and causes the capacitor to be charged by the generated current;a switch that switches between charging of the capacitor by the current from the current source circuit and discharging of the capacitor;a first setting unit that sets the designated value for the current source circuit to be a predetermined value;first control unit that causes the discharging of the capacitor to end by switching the switch to a discharging side when the capacitor is not charged by the output current;second control unit that causes the capacitor to be charged by switching the switch to a charging side, after the first control unit causes the discharging of the capacitor to end and the first setting unit sets the designated value;a measuring unit that measures a time period from a time when the second control unit switches the switch to the charging side until a time when an electric potential difference of the ...

APPLICATION BODY-EQUIPPED COSMETIC CONTAINER

An application body-equipped cosmetic container that feeds a liquid cosmetic accommodated inside a container to a container tip end via a relay wick, which induces a capillary action, in which the liquid cosmetic can be applied to a target application portion in accordance with rotation of an application body, which is disposed in a rotatable manner at an outlet of the container tip end and an outer peripheral surface of which comes into contact with the relay wick, wherein a section of the relay wick that comes into contact with the application body is in a loosened state. 1. An application body-equipped cosmetic container that feeds a liquid cosmetic accommodated inside a container to a container tip end via a relay wick , wherein the relay wick induces a capillary action that transmits the liquid cosmetic from the container to an application body which is disposed in a rotatable manner at an outlet of the container tip end , wherein an outer peripheral surface of the application body which comes into contact with the relay wick is configured to apply the liquid cosmetic to a target application portion , andwherein a section of the relay wick that comes into contact with the application body is in a loosened state.2. The application body-equipped cosmetic container of claim 1 , wherein an axial length of the section of the relay wick in the loosened state is 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm along an axis line of the relay wick.3. The application body-equipped cosmetic container of claim 1 , wherein the application body is disc shaped.4. The application body-equipped cosmetic container of claim 2 , wherein the application body is disc shaped. The present invention relates to an application body-equipped cosmetic container.In the related art, a container in which a liquid cosmetic accommodated inside a container is fed to an application body disposed at a container tip end via a relay wick that induces a capillary action, and the liquid cosmetic is applied by using the application ...

Catalyst for Conjugated Diene Polymerization, Conjugated Diene Polymer and Modified Conjugated Diene Polymer Produced Using the Same, Production Methods Thereof, Rubber Composition for Tire, and Rubber Composition for Rubber Belt

Provided are a catalyst for a conjugated diene polymerization capable of producing a conjugated diene polymer having a high content of cis-1,4-structures with a high activity, a conjugated diene polymer and a modified conjugated diene polymer using the same, production methods thereof, a rubber composition for a tire, and a rubber composition for a rubber belt. Described are a catalyst for a conjugated diene polymerization including: a non-metallocene type gadolinium compound (A) represented by the general formula (1); an ionic compound (B) formed of a non-coordinating anion and a cation; and an organic metal compound (C) of an element selected from the group consisting of a group 2, a group 12, and a group 13 of the periodic table, a conjugated diene polymer and a modified conjugated diene polymer obtained using the same, production methods thereof, a rubber composition for a tire, and a rubber composition for a rubber belt. 137.-. (canceled)391. A conjugated diene polymer obtained by polymerizing a conjugated diene compound using the catalyst for a conjugated diene polymerization according to claim .413. The conjugated diene polymer composition according to claim , wherein the rubber-reinforcing agent (γ) is a carbon black.423. The conjugated diene polymer composition according to claim , wherein the molecular weight of the conjugated diene compound is adjusted with a compound selected from the group consisting of (1) a hydrogen , (2) a metal hydride compound , (3) a hydrogenated organic metal compound.433. The conjugated diene polymer composition according to claim , wherein the conjugated diene compound is a 1 ,3-butadiene.443. The conjugated diene polymer composition according to claim , which is a rubber composition for a tire , wherein the rubber-reinforcing agent (γ) is included in an amount of 30 to 80 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the rubber components (α)+(β).457. The conjugated diene polymer composition according to claim , wherein the ...

CONNECTOR WITH SHIELD SHELL FOR CABLE

A connector is provided to facilitate the connection work of a connection terminal and to enhance the connection reliability. A connector includes an attachment part that includes a terminal stand; a connector main body that includes a connection terminal connected to a cable, the connection terminal being fastened and fixed to the terminal stand in a state in which the connector main body is mounted to the attachment part; a cable shield shell that covers an introduction part for the cable in the connector main body; and a connection part shield shell that covers a fastening area between the connection terminal and the terminal stand so as to accommodate the cable shield shell inside the connection part shield shell. 1. A connector , comprising:an attachment part that includes a terminal stand;a panel on which the attachment part is provided;a connector main body that includes a connection terminal connected to a cable, the connection terminal being fastened and fixed to the terminal stand in a state in which the connector main body is mounted to the attachment part;a cable shield shell that covers an introduction part for the cable in the connector main body; anda connection part shield shell that covers a fastening area between the connection terminal and the terminal stand so as to accommodate the cable shield shell inside the connection part shield shell, whereinthe cable shield shell is connected to a shield layer of the cable, and the cable shield shell is fixed to the panel via a fastening part of the connection part shield shell.2. The connector according to claim 1 , whereinthe connector main body is configured such that the introduction part for the cable is inclined to a direction separate away from a fastening direction of the connection terminal to the terminal stand.3. The connector according to claim 1 , whereinthe connector main body is molded in a state where the introduction part for the cable is embedded at a part of the connector main body.4. ...

PYRAZOLO PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

This invention generally relates to pyrazolo pyrimidine derivatives useful as, inter alia, inhibitors of short chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) family of NAD(P)(H) dependent oxido-reductases. More specifically, the invention relates to pyrazolo pyrimidine derivatives, including derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors, methods of making derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors and methods of use thereof. 244.-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/016,957 filed Jan. 28, 2011, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/194,469 filed Aug. 19, 2008, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/871,732, filed Jun. 18, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,429,596, which claims priority to U.S. Application No. 60/480,501, filed Jun. 20, 2003, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.This invention was made with Government support by Grant Nos. AI44009 and NCRR RR01614 awarded by the National Institutes of Health. The Government has certain rights in this invention.The Sequence Listing written in file 848500901703_ST25.TXT, created Oct. 6, 2014, 12,049 bytes, machine format IBM-PC, MS-Windows operating system, is hereby incorporated by reference.This invention generally relates to pyrazolo pyrimidine derivatives, including derivatives and analogs of inhibitors of short chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) family of NAD(P)(H) dependent oxido-reductases. More specifically, the invention relates to pyrazolo and pyrollo pyrimidine derivatives, including derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing the pyrazolo pyrimidine derivatives, and methods of making and methods of use thereof.Cancer of the lung and bronchus (lung cancer) is the second most common cancer among both men and women and is the leading cause of cancer death in both sexes. Among men, age-adjusted lung cancer ...

IMPRESSION TRAY

Provided is an impression tray which enables impressions of upper and lower jaws to be taken at the same time, and on which an impression material can be heaped sufficiently. The impression tray includes an outer frame that curves and extends from an incisors side toward a molars side, an inner frame that extends with a distance away from the outer frame, a connecting part that one end of which is fixed to the outer frame and another end of which is fixed to the inner frame, a face material that is spread over the distance between the outer frame and the inner frame, and a handle that is arranged at the incisors side of the outer frame. A portion of the outer frame at the incisors side is highest position, and its height is for no less than 2 mm and no more than 15 mm. 1. An impression tray that holds an impression material , the impression tray being inserted into an oral cavity to take an impression , the impression tray comprising:an outer frame that curves and extends from a side to be arranged at an incisors side toward a side to be arranged at a molars side;an inner frame that curves and extends with a predetermined distance away from the outer frame;a connecting part that is a linear material that one end of which is fixed to the outer frame and another end of which is fixed to the inner frame, the connecting part keeping a positional relationship between the outer frame and the inner frame;a face material that is spread over the distance between the outer frame and the inner frame; anda handle that is arranged at a face of the outer frame, the face being at the side to be arranged at the incisors side,wherein a portion of the outer frame at the incisors side is formed highest position, height of the portion being kept for no less than 2 mm and no more than 15 mm toward the molars side.2. The impression tray according to claim 1 , whereinat least part of the connecting part is a portion that extends parallel to a line connecting an end face of the outer frame ...

CONNECTOR

An object of the present invention is to provide a connector able to prevent a first interlock connector from making contact with a bolt, a terminal fitting, or the like, and able to position a cover for covering a bolting chamber. The connector includes: the terminal receiving portion provided with the terminal fittings to be connected to the electrodes of the connector attachment portion; the cover member for covering the terminal receiving portion; the first interlock connector projecting from the cover member; and the second interlock connector provided on the terminal receiving portion and configured to be fitted to the first interlock connector. When the cover member covers the terminal receiving portion, the first interlock connector and the second interlock connector are fitted to each other, thereby the connector detects that the cover member covers the terminal receiving portion and allows the terminal fittings to be energized with the electrodes of the connector attachment portion. The terminal receiving portion is provided with: the bolting chambers in which the terminal fittings and the electrodes are fastened with bolts; the insertion hole into which the first interlock connector is inserted; and the partition wall separating the bolting chambers from the insertion hole. Further, the second interlock connector is provided at a position corresponding to the insertion hole. 1. A connector comprising:a terminal receiving portion provided with a terminal fitting to be connected to an electrode of a connector attachment portion;a cover member for covering the terminal receiving portion:a first interlock connector projecting from the cover member; anda second interlock connector provided on the terminal receiving portion and configured to be fitted to the first interlock connector,wherein when the cover member covers the terminal receiving portion, the connector detects that the first and second interlock connectors are fitted to each other, and the cover ...

Apparatus and method for generating map

An apparatus for generating a map identifies a lane line and a feature other than a lane line on a road from a first image of a predetermined location of the road taken downward from the sky; identifies the lane line and the feature from a second image representing the predetermined location of the road and made based on images taken by a camera provided for a vehicle; aligning the first images with the second images, based on the predetermined location; deforms the second image so that the feature in the second image best fits the feature in the first image; further deforms the second image in a direction perpendicular to the front-back direction of the road so that the position of the feature remains unchanged and that the positions of the lane lines in the first and second images match; and combines the first and deformed second images.

Flying object, detecting device, control device, and air current detecting method

An altitude sensor and a temperature sensor are installed at a flying object. The flying object or a control device for controlling an operation of the flying object corrects temperature information acquired by the temperature sensor to temperature information at an altitude by using altitude information acquired by the altitude sensor. The flying object or the control device determines whether an air current is ascending or descending based on temperature changes at the altitude. The temperature changes are obtained from the corrected temperature information.

Arithmetic Processing Device and Wireless Controlled Airplane

An objective of the present invention is to achieve a roll flight of a wireless controlled airplane with a simple control operation. An arithmetic processing device according to the present invention includes an arithmetic section configured to calculate control amounts for correcting a change amount around a pitch axis and a change amount around a yaw axis for a wireless controlled airplane depending on a change amount for a roll axis for the wireless controlled airplane. 1. An arithmetic processing device comprising:an arithmetic section configured to calculate control amounts for correcting a change amount around a pitch axis and a change amount around a yaw axis for a wireless controlled airplane depending on a change amount for a roll axis for the wireless controlled airplane.2. The arithmetic processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein an angle around the roll axis from a reference pose to a current pose for the wireless controlled airplane is calculated as the change amount by an integrating operation with an angular speed around the roll axis for the wireless controlled airplane.3. The arithmetic processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein calculation of the control amounts is initiated upon a signal based on operation by an operator of the wireless controlled airplane.4. The arithmetic processing device according to claim 2 ,wherein calculation of the control amounts is initiated upon a signal based on operation by an operator of the wireless controlled airplane.5. The arithmetic processing device according to claim 1 ,wherein calculation of the control amounts is initiated based on a comparison of the change amount around the roll axis with a predetermined threshold.6. The arithmetic processing device according to claim 2 ,wherein calculation of the control amounts is initiated based on a comparison of the change amount around the roll axis with a predetermined threshold.7. The arithmetic processing device according to claim 3 ,wherein calculation ...

RADIOGRAPHIC APPARATUS

A radiographic apparatus comprising, a radiation source for emitting radiation, a radiation detecting device having a detecting surface for detecting radiation, an image generating device for generating images in accordance with detection data outputted from the radiation detecting device, a collimator for restricting spread of a radiation beam emitted from the radiation source, an opening-degree obtaining device for obtaining a degree of opening of the collimator and a display device for displaying a radiation-irradiation area on the image, the opening-degree obtaining device determining the radiation-irradiation area to be displayed on the image in accordance with a relationship between a width of the radiation beam contained in the image obtained in advance by two or more degrees of opening of the collimator through radiation irradiation and the degrees of opening of the collimator as well as the current degree of opening of the collimator. 1. A radiographic apparatus comprising:a radiation source for emitting radiation;a radiation detecting device having a detecting surface for detecting radiation;an image generating device for generating images in accordance with detection data outputted from the radiation detecting device;a collimator for restricting spread of a radiation beam emitted from the radiation source;an opening-degree obtaining device for obtaining a degree of opening of the collimator; anda display device for displaying a radiation-irradiation area on the image,the opening-degree obtaining device determining the radiation-irradiation area on the image to be displayed in accordance with a current degree of opening of the collimator and a relationship between a width of the radiation beam and the degrees of opening of the collimator, the width of the radiation beam being contained in the image obtained in advance by two or more degrees of opening of the collimator.2. The radiographic apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe relationship between the ...

SOLAR CELL ELEMENT

This solar cell element, which is increased in the conversion efficiency due to improved effect of passivation, includes a semiconductor substrate in which a p-type first semiconductor region and an n-type second semiconductor region are stacked such that the first semiconductor region is located nearmost a first principal surface side and the second semiconductor region is located nearmost a second principal surface side; and a first passivation film containing aluminum oxide and arranged on the first principal surface side of the first semiconductor region. In the inside of the first passivation film of the solar cell element, the first ratio obtained by dividing the aluminum atomic density by the oxygen atomic density is 0.613 or more and less than 0.667 and the second ratio obtained by dividing the sum of the aluminum atomic density and the hydrogen atomic density by the oxygen atomic density is 0.667 or more and less than 0.786. 1. A solar cell element comprising:a semiconductor substrate in which a p-type first semiconductor region and an n-type second semiconductor region are stacked such that the first semiconductor region is located nearmost a first principal surface side and the second semiconductor region is located nearmost a second principal surface side; anda first passivation film containing aluminum oxide and disposed on the first semiconductor region on the first principal surface side, whereinin the inside of the first passivation film, a first ratio obtained by dividing the aluminum atomic density by the oxygen atomic density is 0.613 or more and less than 0.667, and a second ratio obtained by dividing the sum of the aluminum atomic density and the hydrogen atomic density by the oxygen atomic density is 0.667 or more and less than 0.786.2. The solar cell element according to claim 1 , wherein the first ratio of the first passivation film in the vicinity of the interface with the first semiconductor region is higher than the first ratio in the ...

RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS

A radiation apparatus conducts a subtraction imaging process where a holder 25 begins to shift when a radiation output ends relative to a first radiation in association with the subtraction imaging and then, once the filter is switched by shifting the holder 25 and when switching of the filter is actually measured, the X-ray tube outputs the radiation in association with a second imaging. With this structure, dual filter is not required to be switched and the imaging can be conducted immediately after an operator so instructs regardless the dual filter phase. The second imaging can be performed immediately after confirming the dual filter is switched in fact. 1. A radiographic imaging apparatus , that images a subtraction image by imaging twice using respectively different conditions , comprises:a radiation source that irradiates a radiation;a radiation source control circuit that controls said radiation source so as to irradiate alternately the radiation in association with a high voltage and the radiation in association with a low voltage;a high voltage filter passes the radiation in association with the high voltage condition;a low voltage filter passes the radiation in association with the low voltage;a holder supporting said high voltage filter and said low voltage filter in a combination filter;a holder shifting means that combines and switches between said high voltage filter and said low voltage filter by shifting said holder relative to said radiation source;a holder shifting control circuit that controls said holder shifting means; anda detection circuit that detects a combination filter location of said holder, a passing of said radiation; and a switched condition of either said high voltage filter or said low voltage filter, wherein:said holder shifting control circuit initiates to shift said holder from a first time when the radiation output in association with the first imaging ends by receiving the radiation output signal, indicating whether the ...

X-RAY IMAGE DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS

An X-ray image diagnostic apparatus images a subject with X-rays without increasing the burden on a user, and includes an X-ray image diagnostic apparatus , a table on which a subject is placed on the top-surface thereof; an X-ray tube disposed beneath the back side of the table and which emits X-rays; a detector disposed above the table so as to face the X-ray tube and detecting the X-rays emitted from the X-ray tube and penetrating the subject on the table ; an X-ray tube moving mechanism that moves the X-ray tube in a direction approaching the table and moving away therefrom; a detector moving mechanism that moves the detector in a direction approaching the table and moving away therefrom; and a control unit that controls a distance between the X-ray tube and the detector by controlling action of the X-ray tube moving mechanism and the detector moving mechanism 1. An X-ray image diagnostic apparatus , comprising:a table that has a top-surface and a back-surface, wherein a subject is placed on said top-surface during a use of said X-ray image diagnostic apparatus;an X-ray source beneath said back-surface side of said table and which emits X-rays to said subject;a detector that is disposed above said top-surface side of said table to face said X-ray source and detect said X-rays emitted from said X-ray source and transmitting said subject placed on said table;a first moving mechanism that moves said X-ray source in a direction approaching said table and a direction moving away from said table;a second moving mechanism that moves said detector in a direction approaching said table and a direction moving away from said table; anda control unit that controls a distance between said X-ray source and said detector by controlling actions of said first moving mechanism and said second moving mechanism.2. The X-ray image diagnostic apparatus claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein:said control unit controls said action of said second moving mechanism in response to an ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UPDATING MAP

An apparatus for updating a map includes a communication interface configured to receive pieces of reliability information indicating degrees of reliability from a vehicle, the degrees of reliability each indicating how likely a feature at a first location is represented in an image obtained by a camera mounted on the vehicle; and a processor configured to determine that the feature at the first location is removed, when a ratio of the number of pieces of reliability information indicating the degrees of reliability less than a second threshold to the total number of received pieces of reliability information is not less than a predetermined ratio threshold, the second threshold being less than a first threshold for determining that the feature is detected, and update a map so as to delete information on the feature at the first location from the map when it is determined that the feature is removed.

HIGH-VOLTAGE INSULATED GATE TYPE POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A high-voltage insulated gate type power semiconductor device includes a low-concentration first conductivity type base layer; a plurality of trenches selectively formed with large intervals and narrow intervals provided alternately, in a front surface of the low-concentration first conductivity type base layer; a gate insulating film formed on a surface of each of the plurality of trenches; a gate electrode formed inside the gate insulating film; and a second conductivity type base layer selectively formed between the adjacent trenches sharing the narrow interval. The high-voltage insulated gate type power semiconductor device includes a high-concentration first conductivity type source layer selectively formed on a front surface of the second conductivity type base layer. 1. A high-voltage insulated gate type power semiconductor device comprising:a low-concentration first conductivity type base layer;a plurality of trenches selectively formed with large intervals and narrow intervals provided alternately, in a front surface of the low-concentration first conductivity type base layer;a gate insulating film formed on a surface of each of the plurality of trenches;a gate electrode formed inside the gate insulating film;a second conductivity type base layer selectively formed between the adjacent trenches sharing the narrow interval;a high-concentration first conductivity type source layer selectively formed on a front surface of the second conductivity type base layer;a first main electrode connected to each of the second conductivity type base layer and the first conductivity type source layer;a MOS transistor structure formed in surface portions of the first conductivity type source layer, the second conductivity type base layer, and the low-concentration first conductivity type base layer;a first conductivity type buffer layer formed on a back surface of the low-concentration first conductivity type base layer so as to have a higher impurity concentration than the ...

DATA UPDATING DEVICE, DATA UPDATING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING DATA UPDATING PROGRAM

A data updating device sets, with respect to map data in which road links are represented as line segment sequences, a plurality of first straight lines extending in a first direction and a plurality of second straight lines extending in a second direction that intersects with the first direction, to thereby generate mesh map data. Then, the data updating device sets a set L of points or line segments that represent the update location, sets a set V including a plurality of first straight lines, and sets a set H including a plurality of second straight lines. Then, the data updating device sets the state of each mesh based on the set L, the set V, and the set H. 1. A data updating device , comprising:a memory; and with respect to map data, set a plurality of first straight lines extending in a first direction and a plurality of second straight lines extending in a second direction that intersects with the first direction to thereby generate a plurality of meshes that are surrounded by the plurality of first straight lines and the plurality of second straight lines, and generate mesh map data including the plurality of meshes;', 'set a group L of points or line segments, which represent an update location, set a group V including the plurality of first straight lines, and set a group H including the plurality of second straight lines; and, 'a processor coupled to the memory, the processor is configured to in a case in which the points or the line segments included in the group L overlap with any of the plurality of first straight lines included in the group V, set a status of a mesh corresponding to locations at which the plurality of first straight lines and the points or the line segments overlap as an update status, which indicates a state in which a data update is required;', 'in a case in which the points or the line segments included in the group L overlap with any of the plurality of second straight lines included in the group H, set a status of a mesh ...

IN-VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICE

An in-vehicle lighting device includes: a panel that has a front surface and a back surface, and has a through-hole penetrating through the front surface and the back surface; a light source disposed on a side of the back surface of the panel; and a button inserted in the through-hole, the button including a front end part protruding from the front surface, an first intermediate part provided continuously with the front end part and located between the front surface and the back surface of the panel, a surface of the first intermediate part containing a material that reflects light emitted from the light source, and a back end part provided continuously with the first intermediate part and protrudes from the back surface. 1. An in-vehicle lighting device comprising:a panel that has a front surface and a back surface, and has a through-hole penetrating through the front surface and the back surface;a light source disposed on a side of the back surface of the panel; and a front end part protruding from the front surface,', 'an first intermediate part provided continuously with the front end part and located between the front surface and the back surface of the panel, a surface of the first intermediate part containing a material that reflects light emitted from the light source, and', 'a back end part provided continuously with the first intermediate part and protrudes from the back surface., 'a button inserted in the through-hole, the button including'}2. The in-vehicle lighting device according to claim 1 , whereinthe back end part includes a transmissive portion made of a member that transmits light emitted from the light source, and the button is configured such that light emitted from the light source and having passed through the transmissive portion passes through a clearance between the first intermediate part and the panel.3. The in-vehicle lighting device according to claim 2 , whereinthe transmissive portion is provided at a position facing the clearance ...

METHOD FOR FABRICATING HIGH-VOLTAGE INSULATED GATE TYPE BIPOLAR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

A method for fabricating a high-voltage insulated gate type bipolar semiconductor device by comparing to a reference structure of the same includes determining a width S of a mesa region in which the gate insulating film and the MOS transistor are formed, and a trench depth D, based on a scaling ratio K, in comparison with a second width and a second trench depth of the reference structure, and setting a cell width 2W of the high-voltage insulated gate type bipolar semiconductor device to be equal in length to a second length of the reference structure, the scaling ratio K being defined as K=Y/X, where X indicates a size of a target portion to be miniaturized in the high-voltage insulated gate type bipolar semiconductor device, and Y indicates a size of a target portion to be miniaturized in the reference structure. 1. A method for fabricating a high-voltage insulated gate type bipolar semiconductor device by comparing to a reference structure of the same , the high-voltage insulated gate type bipolar semiconductor device comprising:a low-concentration base layer having a first conductivity type;a plurality of trenches formed on a front surface of the low-concentration first conductivity type base layer, the trenches being arranged such that adjacent trenches are spaced away from each other alternately by a large interval and a small interval;a gate insulating film formed on a surface of each of the trenches;a gate electrode formed inside of the gate insulating film;a base layer having a second conductivity type, the base layer being formed between the adjacent trenches spaced away from each other by the small interval;a high-concentration source layer having a first conductivity type, the high-concentration source layer being formed on a front surface of the second conductivity type base layer;a first main electrode electrically connecting to both the second conductivity type base layer and the first conductivity type source layer;a MOS transistor formed on front ...

INTRUSION DETECTION DEVICE

In an intrusion detection device of the embodiment, a determining unit allows a transmission unit to stop transmitting ultrasonic waves until a level of a Doppler signal exceeds a predetermined threshold (threshold for detecting destruction of a window glass), and allows the transmission unit to transmit the ultrasonic waves when the level of the Doppler signal exceeds said threshold. Therefore, if the destruction of the window glass is not detected, it is possible to reduce power consumption through allowing the transmission unit to stop the transmission. Further, because processing for detecting intrusion is performed after the destruction of the window glass has been detected, it is possible to reduce erroneous detection of an intruder resulting from a movement of an object (e.g., falling of papers, a sunshade, or the like that is leaned against the interior wall) other than a human. 1. An intrusion detection device , detecting an intrusion of a human into an interior of an automobile , and comprising:a transmission unit configured to transmit, when receiving an oscillation signal with a specified frequency, ultrasonic waves with said specified frequency to the interior;a receiving unit configured to convert, when receiving an ultrasonic wave propagating in the interior, the received ultrasonic wave into an electrical signal;a mixing unit configured to mix the electrical signal outputted from the receiving unit with the oscillation signal; anda determining unit configured to determine whether or not a human is present in the interior, based on a Doppler signal outputted from the mixing unit,wherein the determining unit is configured to allow the transmission unit to stop transmitting the ultrasonic waves until a level of the Doppler signal exceeds a predetermined threshold,the determining unit being configured to allow the transmission unit to transmit the ultrasonic waves when the level exceeds the predetermined threshold.2. The intrusion detection device ...

AUTONOMOUS TRAVELING UNIT, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

The present disclosure makes it possible to further improve convenience of customers and the like accompanying purchase of merchandise. An autonomous traveling unit is provided with: a driving portion including an autonomous traveling ability, the driving portion being configured to be movable together with a storing portion configured to store merchandise; and a controlling portion configured to execute: acquiring settlement completion information about the merchandise stored in the storing portion, the merchandise being merchandise in a store; and controlling the driving portion to cause the merchandise storing portion to move to a first point outside the store after acquiring the settlement completion information. 1. An autonomous traveling unit comprising:a driver including an autonomous traveling ability, the driver being configured to be movable together with a storage configured to store merchandise; anda controller comprising at least one processor configured to executeacquiring settlement completion information about the merchandise stored in the storage, the merchandise being merchandise in a store; andcontrolling the driver to cause the storage to move to a first point outside the store after acquiring the settlement completion information.2. The autonomous traveling unit according to claim 1 , wherein controlling the driver to cause the storage to move to the first point is executed after the settlement completion information is acquired claim 1 , and the autonomous traveling unit exits the store.3. The autonomous traveling unit according to claim 1 , wherein the acquisition of the settlement completion information is executed when the autonomous traveling unit exits the store.4. The autonomous traveling unit according to claim 1 , wherein the controller further executes acquiring position information about the first point.5. The autonomous traveling unit according to claim 1 , wherein the storage is separably provided on the driver.6. The autonomous ...

PYRAZOLO PYRIMIDINE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

This invention generally relates to pyrazolo pyrimidine derivatives useful as, inter alia, inhibitors of short chain dehydrogenase/reductase (SDR) family of NAD(P)(H) dependent oxido-reductases. More specifically, the invention relates to pyrazolo pyrimidine derivatives, including derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors, methods of making derivatives and analogs of SDR inhibitors and methods of use thereof. 2. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris benzyl optionally substituted with mono claim 1 , di or tri —OH.3. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris phenyl optionally substituted with mono claim 1 , di or tri-OH.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris C-Calkyl.7. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein Z is NRR; and Rand Rare H.8. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris C-Calkyl optionally substituted with alkoxy.9. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris H and Ris methyl.10. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , Ris phenyl optionally substituted with —CH.11. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris phenyl substituted with —NH.1214.-. (canceled)17. (canceled)1819.-. (canceled)20. A pharmaceutical composition claim 1 , comprising:a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a compound or pharmaceutically-acceptable salt according to .'}2144.-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/738,169 filed Jun. 12, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/523,581 filed Oct. 24, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/186,486 filed Feb. 21, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/862,348 filed Apr. 12, 2013, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/016,957 filed Jan. 28, 2011, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/194,469 filed Aug. ...

SHIELDED CONNECTOR UNIT

A shielded connector unit includes a lower shielded connector to be connected downwards to a lower positioned first instrument, an upper shielded connector to be connected sideways to a second instrument positioned above the first instrument, and a flexible conductive part made up of an electric wire which is adapted to connect the lower shielded connector to the upper shielded connector and a braid which is adapted to enclose a bare portion of the electric wire existing between a shielding shell of the lower shielded connector and a shielding shell of the upper shielded connector. The shielded connector unit further includes a hard protector that is adapted to enclose and protect the conductive part from the outside while ensuring flexibility of at least a portion of the conductive part. 1. A shielded connector unit including:a lower shielded connector to be connected downwards to a lower positioned first instrument;an upper shielded connector to be connected sideways to a second instrument positioned above the first instrument; anda flexible conductive part made up of an electric wire which is adapted to connect the lower shielded connector to the upper shielded connector and a braid which is adapted to enclose a bare portion of the electric wire existing between a shielding shell of the lower shielded connector and a shielding shell of the upper shielded connector, further comprising:a hard protector that is adapted to enclose and protect the conductive part from the outside while ensuring flexibility of at least a portion of the conductive part, whereinan interference part is provided at a lower portion of the protector and adapted to interfere with a support provided on the first instrument or the shielding shell of the lower shielded connector when the lower shielded connector is connected to the first instrument, thereby preventing the conductive part and the upper shielded connector from tilting in excess of a certain degree, which would otherwise be caused ...

CONNECTOR

A connector includes: a connector housing formed in a tubular shape by an insulating synthetic resin; a cover for closing an opening of one end side in an axial direction of the connector housing; and plural terminal fittings formed inside the connector housing by insert molding, one end of the terminal fittings each being arranged in an opening for coupling of the other end side in the axial direction of the connector housing and the other end of the terminal fittings each being connected to one end of an electric wire. The one end of the terminal fittings each led out of one inner wall part of the connector housing traverses the opening for coupling, and a distal end of the terminal fittings each is buried in the other inner wall part opposed to the one inner wall part. 1. A connector comprising:a connector housing formed in a tubular shape by an insulating synthetic resin;a cover for closing an opening of one end side in an axial direction of the connector housing; andplural terminal fittings formed inside the connector housing by insert molding, one end of the terminal fittings each being arranged in an opening for coupling of the other end side in the axial direction of the connector housing and the other end of the terminal fittings each being connected to one end of an electric wire,wherein the one end of the terminal fittings each led out of one inner wall part of the connector housing traverses the opening for coupling, and a distal end of the terminal fittings each is buried in the other inner wall part opposed to the one inner wall part.2. The connector as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the distal end is folded inside the other inner wall part.3. The connector as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the connector housing is formed in substantially a rectangular angular tube shape in which the one inner wall part and the other inner wall part are set at sides of long sides and the terminal fittings are equally spaced with each other along a long side of the ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND COMPUTER-READABLE NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM

The present disclosure makes it possible to further enhance the convenience of a vehicle rental service. Control unit of information processing apparatus performs obtaining of a purpose of a user reserving utilization of a vehicle from the user, specifying, from among the at least one of the deposit items deposited from the user, an item of a use that matches the obtained purpose of the user, and providing to the user information indicating that a vehicle to be assigned to the user and loaded with the specified item is available. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a controller , the controller configured to perform:a step of obtaining a purpose of a user reserving utilization of a vehicle from the user;a step of specifying, from at least one of the deposit items deposited from the user, an item of a use that matches the obtained purpose of the user; anda step of providing information to the user indicating that the vehicle to be assigned to the user and loaded with the specified item is available.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is accessible to a database configured to be searchable at least by a use per item for at least one of deposit items.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the information comprises an image of an item loaded on the vehicle.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller further performs:a step of providing a confirmation request for confirming the specified item to the user; anda step of obtaining a response for the confirmation request from the user.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the confirmation request comprises an image of the item loaded on the vehicle.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the controller further executes a step of specifying for rental claim 4 , another item that matches a further request from at least one of ...

DRIVING CONTROL DEVICE FOR REMOTE CONTROLLED HELICOPTER

A driving control device for a remote controlled helicopter includes an rpm detection unit that detects an rpm of a main rotor, a gyro sensor that detects angular velocities of control axes including roll, pitch and yaw axes, and a control unit that generates a control signal of a control actuator for controlling movements of the control axes based on the angular velocities detected by the gyro sensor and a steering signal sent from a transmitter. The control unit has information on the gyro sensitivities of the control axes and information on a set rpm of the main rotor which are preset for each of the flight states of the remote controlled helicopter, and corrects the gyro sensitivities based on a difference between the set rpm corresponding to a selected flight state among the flight states and an rpm of the main rotor detected by the rpm detection unit. 1. A driving control device for a remote controlled helicopter , comprising:an revolution per minute (rpm) detection unit configured to detect an rpm of a main rotor of the remote controlled helicopter;a gyro sensor configured to detect angular velocities of control axes including a roll axis, a pitch axis, and a yaw axis; anda control unit configured to generate a control signal of a control actuator configured to control movements of the control axes based on the angular velocities detected by the gyro sensor and a steering signal sent from a transmitter;wherein the control unit has information on the gyro sensitivities of the control axes which are preset for each of a plurality of flight states of the remote controlled helicopter and information on a set rpm of the main rotor which are preset for each of the plurality of flight states of the remote controlled helicopter, and corrects the gyro sensitivities based on a difference between the set rpm of the main rotor corresponding to a selected flight state among the plurality of flight states and an rpm of the main rotor detected by the rpm detection unit.2. ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING DATA FOR MAP GENERATION, AND VEHICLE

An apparatus for collecting data for map generation includes a processor configured to determine whether the current state of a vehicle is suitable for collection of collection target data to be used for generating or updating a map, based on suitability data received from the vehicle with a communication device. The suitability data indicates suitability of the vehicle or surroundings thereof for the collection. The processor is also configured to instruct, with the communication device, the vehicle to collect the collection target data when determining that the current state of the vehicle is suitable for the collection. 1. An apparatus for collecting data for map generation , comprising:a communication device capable of communicating with a vehicle; and determine whether the current state of the vehicle is suitable for collection of collection target data to be used for generating or updating a map, based on suitability data received from the vehicle with the communication device, the suitability data indicating suitability of the vehicle or surroundings thereof for the collection, and,', 'instruct, with the communication device, the vehicle to collect the collection target data when determining that the current state of the vehicle is suitable for the collection., 'a processor configured to'}2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the suitability data includes at least one index selected from the group consisting of a visibility index indicating visibility of a road or a road feature represented in an image of the surroundings of the vehicle generated by a camera mounted on the vehicle claim 1 , a hidden index indicating whether a feature near the vehicle is hidden in the image by another object claim 1 , a rest index indicating whether the vehicle is at rest claim 1 , and a location index indicating the location of the vehicle.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the suitability data includes the visibility index claim 2 , and only when the ...

Apparatus and method for collecting data for map generation

An apparatus for collecting data for map generation includes a memory configured to store type information for designating which type of collection target data is to be collected for each of road sections. The collection target data represents a feature in the road section on a map to be generated or updated. The apparatus also includes a processor configured to notify the vehicle of the type information with the communication device, and update the type information for each of the road sections, in the case that collection of the collection target data of the type designated for the road section has been completed, so as to stop collection of the collection target data in the road section.

CONNECTOR

A connector includes a plurality of metal terminal fittings connected to terminals of electric wires, a plurality of molded housings molded to connection parts of the electric wires and the metal terminal fittings to cover the connection parts, and an overmolded housing which accommodates and holds the plurality of molded housings. The plurality of molded housings are molded in a structure integrated by carrier portions that connect the adjacent molded housings to each other and are collectively integrated into the overmolded housing. The carrier portions have cross-section dimensions set to be smaller than those of the molded housing and have flexibility. An arrangement pitch between the adjacent molded housings are adjusted when the plurality of molded housings are collectively integrated into the overmolded housing. 1. A connector comprising:a plurality of metal terminal fittings connected to terminals of electric wires;a plurality of molded housings molded to connection parts of the electric wires and the metal terminal fittings to cover the connection parts; andan overmolded housing which accommodates and holds the plurality of molded housings,wherein the plurality of molded housings are molded in a structure integrated by carrier portions that connect the adjacent molded housings to each other and are collectively integrated into the overmolded housing,the carrier portions have cross-section dimensions set to be smaller than those of the molded housing and have flexibility, andan arrangement pitch between the adjacent molded housings are adjusted when the plurality of molded housings are collectively integrated into the overmolded housing.2. The connector according to claim 1 ,wherein dimensions of the carrier portions in a direction orthogonal to a direction in which the molded housings are lined up are set to dimensions that are at least ½ or less of dimensions of the molded housing in the same direction.3. The connector according to claim 1 ,wherein, as the ...

APPLICATION-BODY-EQUIPPED COSMETIC CONTAINER

A cosmetic container with application body, a liquid cosmetic accommodated in the container being supplied to an application body provided to a tip of the container through an intermediate core, the liquid cosmetic being applied by the application body, in which the application body is disc-shaped, rotatably provided at an outlet of the liquid cosmetic at the tip of the container, and in contact with the intermediate core. 1. A cosmetic container with application body , a liquid cosmetic accommodated in the container being supplied to an application body provided to a tip of the container through an intermediate core , the liquid cosmetic being applied by the application body ,wherein the application body is disc-shaped, rotatably provided at an outlet of the liquid cosmetic at the tip of the container, and in contact with the intermediate core.2. The cosmetic container with application body according to claim 1 , wherein the disc-shaped application body corresponds to a shape of a convex lens.3. The cosmetic container with application body according to claim 1 , wherein the disc-shaped application body includes a groove for liquid accumulation in an annular shape along a circumferential direction on an outer peripheral surface of the application body.4. The cosmetic container with application body according to claim 1 , wherein the disc-shaped application body includes an annular outer peripheral portion and a space portion on an inner circumference side of the outer peripheral portion.5. The cosmetic container with application body according to claim 1 , wherein a second intermediate core softer than the intermediate core is interposed between the application body and the intermediate core.6. The cosmetic container with application body according to claim 2 , wherein a second intermediate core softer than the intermediate core is interposed between the application body and the intermediate core.7. The cosmetic container with application body according to claim 3 , ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND SYSTEM

The present disclosure makes it possible to suitably provide a smoking space for smokers. A controller of an information processing apparatus, which is a server apparatus of the present disclosure, performs estimating smoking demand based on past smoking-related information on a plurality of users. The controller performs generating a travel plan for a vehicle including a smoking space based on the estimated smoking demand. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a controller including at least one processor configured to perform:estimating smoking demand based on past smoking-related information on a plurality of users; andgenerating a travel plan for a vehicle including a smoking space based on the estimated smoking demand.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe smoking-related information includes at least any one of a smoking history and a cigarette purchase history of the plurality of users.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe smoking history has position information and time information of smoking.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the controller performsacquiring the smoking history based on a signal from a user apparatus of a user who is a smoker that senses activation of a switch of an electronic cigarette.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe cigarette purchase history has position information and time information of purchase of a cigarette.6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinestimating the smoking demand includes estimating a time period and a location including a possibility of smoking.7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereingenerating the travel plan is performed based on whether an existing smoking facility is present or absent.8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe vehicle comprises a smoking unit ...

FUTURE SCENARIO GENERATING DEVICE AND METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

[Object] An object is to provide a future scenario generating device capable of generating a huge number of appropriate future scenarios. 1. A future scenario generating device , comprising:phrase pair storage means for storing a large number of causality phrase pairs;causality network building means for building a causality network, by linking, among the phrases stored in said phrase pair storage unit, phrases connectable as causality;community detecting means for detecting a community in said causality network built by said causality network building means;initial phrase selecting means for selecting any phrase as an initial phrase; andfuture scenario generating means for generating a future scenario, by linking, using the initial phrase selected by said initial phrase selecting means as a start point, phrases connectable as causality and belonging to the same community as said initial phrase in said causality network until a predetermined end condition is satisfied.2. The future scenario generating device according to claim 1 , wherein said community detecting means includes means for detecting a community in said causality network applying clique percolation method (CPM) on said causality network.3. The future scenario generating device according to claim 2 , wherein said means for detecting a community uses claim 2 , in k-clique detection while executing CPM claim 2 , an integer k selected from the range of k=3 to 6.4. The future scenario generating device according to claim 1 , wherein said initial phrase selecting means includes means for selecting claim 1 , based on a question sentence input by a user claim 1 , a phrase having causal consistency with a main part of said question sentence as said initial phrase.5. A future scenario generating method claim 1 , comprising the steps of:a computer storing a large number of causality phrase pairs in phrase pair storage means;a computer generating a causality network by linking, among the phrases stored in said ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY MEMORY MEDIUM

An information processing apparatus includes a control unit that acquires, for a running unit from which an attachment unit is detachable, a time slot in which detachment of the attachment unit is permitted, and selects, from multiple services, a service to be provided by using the running unit from which the attachment unit is detached, according to the acquired time slot. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising a control unit configured toacquire, for a running unit from which an attachment unit is detachable, a time slot in which detachment of the attachment unit is permitted, andselect, from multiple services, a service to be provided by using the running unit from which the attachment unit is detached, according to the acquired time slot.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the selection involves selecting claim 1 , by a process of matching between multiple running units and multiple services claim 1 , at least one service from the multiple services claim 1 , for at least one running unit of the multiple running units.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein acquires specifications of the running unit, and', 'acquires specifications required for the running unit to use for each of the multiple services, and, 'the control unit'}the service is selected according to determination of whether the specifications of the acquired running unit satisfy the required specifications.4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein acquires positional information on the running unit in the time slot, and', 'acquires, for each of the multiple services, a service-provided position, and, 'the control unit'}the service is selected according to a result of comparison between the acquired positional information on the running unit and the service-provided position.5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe control unit also acquires permission information ...

CABLE BRANCHING STRUCTURE

An electric wire branching structure () branches a shielded electric wire () with a plurality of electric wires () from a main wire (A) to a plurality of branch wires (B, C). The electric wire branching structure () includes an electroconductive shield member () configured to cover the electric wires () corresponding to the main wire (A) and the branch wires (B, C). The shield member () has a plurality of electric wire insertion openings () for the electric wires () corresponding to the branch wires (B, C) to be inserted for each of the branch wires (B, C). 1. An electric wire branching structure for branching a shielded electric wire with a plurality of electric wires from a main wire to a plurality of branch wires , the electric wire branching structure comprising:an electroconductive shield member configured to cover the electric wires corresponding to the main wire and the branch wires,wherein the shield member has a plurality of electric wire insertion openings for the electric wires corresponding to the branch wires to be inserted for each of the branch wires.2. The electric wire branching structure according to claim 1 , wherein the shield member includesa main wire shield member formed of a metal shell with the electric wire insertion openings and configured to cover the electric wire corresponding to the main wire, anda plurality of branch wire shield members connected to the main wire shield member and configured to cover the electric wires corresponding to the branch wires.3. The electric wire branching structure according to claim 2 , wherein a plurality of intermediate shells with the respective electric wire insertion openings and', 'a main body shell for the intermediate shells to be attached, the main body shell having a single opening in communication with the electric wire insertion openings in a state that the intermediate shells are attached to the main body shell, and, 'the metal shell includes'}the intermediate shells with the electric wire ...

DETOXIFICATION DEVICE AND INLET NOZZLE

A detoxification device has an inlet nozzle capable of reducing an amount of a deposit of an adhering metallic product and elongating a maintenance cycle and a detoxification device including the inlet nozzle. The inlet nozzle includes a portion adjacent to a combustor, that is cut (removed) in advance. Consequently, in the portion, an insulator made of a ceramic material is exposed. Since the ceramic material supplies a small number of electrons, even when the insulator is exposed to heat from the combustor to reach a high temperature, a reductive reaction is less likely to occur. Accordingly, even when a metallic exhaust gas is allowed to flow, the metallic exhaust gas is prevented from being precipitated as the metallic product and gradually deposited with time. 1. A detoxification device comprising:a detoxification chamber;an insulator provided adjacent to the detoxification chamber and made of an insulating material; andan inlet nozzle embedded in the insulator to guide an exhaust gas to be detoxified to the detoxification chamber,the inlet nozzle including a metal precipitation inhibiting structure.2. The detoxification device according to claim 1 , wherein a portion of the inlet nozzle adjacent to the detoxification chamber has a length set shorter by a predetermined length to expose the insulator.3. The detoxification device according to claim 2 , wherein a portion set to shorten the inlet nozzle corresponds to a portion on which a metallic product is deposited when the exhaust gas which is a metallic exhaust gas is allowed to flow in a state before the inlet nozzle is shortened.4. The detoxification device according to claim 1 , wherein the inlet nozzle is formed of an insulating material.5. An inlet nozzle comprising:a metal precipitation inhibiting structure,the inlet nozzle being provided in a detoxification device including a detoxification chamber and an insulator provided adjacent to the detoxification chamber and formed of an insulating material,the ...

TRAVELING UNIT, NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM, AND SYSTEM

The present disclosure encourages utilization of a traveling unit to which a connectable unit can be connected on an upper side in a separable manner. A controller of the traveling unit to which the connectable unit can be connected on the upper side in a separable manner of the present disclosure executes changing a form of the traveling unit so that the traveling unit in a separated state where the connectable unit is separated takes a different form from a form in a connection state where the connectable unit is connected, and controlling travel of the traveling unit in accordance with the form of the traveling unit. 1. A traveling unit to which a connectable unit can be connected on an upper side of the traveling unit in a separable manner , the traveling unit comprising:a controller comprising at least one processor configured to performs:changing a form of the traveling unit so that the traveling unit in a separated state where the connectable unit is separated takes a different form from a form in a connected state where the connectable unit is connected; andcontrolling travel of the traveling unit in accordance with the form of the traveling unit.2. The traveling unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the changing the form of the traveling unit comprises making a horizontal occupied region of the traveling unit narrower in the separated state where the connectable unit is separated than in the connected state where the connectable unit is connected.3. The traveling unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the changing the form of the traveling unit comprises making a height of the traveling unit higher in the separated state where the connectable unit is separated than in the connection state where the connectable unit is connected.4. The traveling unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller executes changing the form of the traveling unit in accordance with at least a road situation.5. The traveling unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller executes ...

METHOD FOR RECOVERING RARE EARTH ELEMENT

The object of the present invention is to provide a method for recovering a rare earth element, which is capable of efficiently recovering a rare earth element with high recovery rate without using any expensive chemicals, solvents or the like. In the present invention, a water-soluble salt other than sulfate ions is allowed to coexist with an aqueous solution that contains a rare earth element, and then an alkali metal sulfate is added to the aqueous solution, thereby producing a precipitate of a double sulfate of the rare earth element. 1. A method for recovering a rare earth element comprising the steps of:allowing a water-soluble salt other than sulfate ions to coexist in an aqueous solution containing a rare earth element; andadding an alkali metal sulfate thereto so that a precipitate of a double sulfate of the rare earth element is generated.2. The method for recovering a rare earth element according to claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble salt is a salt capable of being hydrated so as to reduce free water in the aqueous solution containing the rare earth element.3. The method for recovering a rare earth element according to claim 2 , wherein the water-soluble salt is one or more members selected from the group consisting of a chloride claim 2 , a perchlorate claim 2 , a chlorate claim 2 , a bromate claim 2 , a bromide claim 2 , a periodate claim 2 , an iodate claim 2 , an iodide claim 2 , and a nitrate.4. The method for recovering a rare earth element according to claim 3 , wherein the water-soluble salt is a salt having divalent cations.5. The method for recovering a rare earth element according to claim 4 , wherein the water-soluble salt is nickel chloride.6. The method for recovering a rare earth element according to claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble salt is allowed to coexist at an anionic ion concentration of 4 to 10 mol/l.7. The method for recovering a rare earth element according to claim 1 , wherein by adding the alkali metal sulfate claim 1 , a ...

RADIOGRAPHIC APPARATUS

Provided is a radiographic apparatus with safety and time-saved imaging upon inclination of a subject without pulling an external instrument by the subject. In the radiographic apparatus, a top board supporting the subject placed thereon is rotatable and liftable. The characteristic feature of the embodiment is to control a level of an intersection of the top board and a line connecting an X-ray tube to an FPD to be constant in association with operation of a top-board rotation controller. This achieves a constant level of a region of interest (a site to be imaged) of the subject regardless of rotation of the top board. Consequently, an invariable distance is obtainable between the subject and the external instrument on the floor, allowing suppression in pulling of the external instrument due to a vertical movement of the subject. As a result, provision of a radiographic apparatus with safety and time-saved imaging is obtainable. 1. A radiographic apparatus comprising:(A) a radiation source emitting radiation;(B) a top board supporting a subject placed thereon;(C) a detecting device detecting radiation passing through the subject;(D) a rotating device rotating the top board, the radiation source, and the detecting device with a maintained relative positional relationship thereamong, and rotating around a rotary shaft extending in a short-side direction of the top board;(E) a rotation control device controlling the rotating device;(F) a lifting device moving the top board, the radiation source, and the detecting device vertically with the maintained relative positional relationship; and(G1) a lifting controller controlling the lifting device in association with operation of the rotation control device, whereby a level of an intersection of the top board and a line connecting the radiation source to the detecting device is maintained constant.2. The radiographic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an imaging-system moving device moving the radiation ...

Shield connector device

A shield connector is provided capable of reducing the number of components and assembly processes while ensuring shielding characteristics and movability. First and second connectors 10 and 20 respectively including terminals 16 and 26, connector housings 11 and 21 having operation opening portions 12 and 22 for connecting the terminals, and service covers 13 and 23 covering the opening portions, electric wires 40 connecting both the connectors, and a shield shell 50 shielding both the connectors and the electric wires are included. The shield shell is divided into a first shield shell 51 fixed to the first connector and second shield shells 52 and 53 fixed to the second connector, and the peripheral edges of the shield shells overlap each other while enabling relative movement between the first shield shell and the second shield shell. The service cover of the first connector has an interlocking portion 15.

VALVE ACTUATOR

A valve actuator is a valve actuator that drives opening and closing of a poppet valve and includes a motor and a transmission mechanism that transmits a drive force of the motor to the poppet valve. The transmission mechanism includes a booster mechanism. The booster mechanism is a three-dimensional toggle mechanism that includes a cylinder, an input disc that rotates about an axis in the cylinder, an output disc that reciprocates along an axial direction in the cylinder, and a link that connects the input disc and the output disc. 1. A valve actuator that drives opening and closing of a poppet valve , comprising:a motor; anda transmission mechanism that transmits a drive force of the motor to the poppet valve, whereinthe transmission mechanism includes a booster mechanism, andthe booster mechanism is a three-dimensional toggle mechanism that includes a cylinder, an input disc that rotates about an axis in the cylinder, an output disc that reciprocates along an axial direction in the cylinder, and a link that connects the input disc and the output disc.2. The valve actuator according to claim 1 , whereinthe booster mechanism includes a ball joint, andthe ball joint is disposed in the cylinder to be in contact with an inner periphery of the cylinder, and interconnects an outer edge portion of the input disc and one end of the link as well as interconnects an outer edge portion of the output disc and the other end of the link.3. The valve actuator according to claim 1 , whereinthe booster mechanism includes a load limiter that is provided between the output disc and a valve plug of the poppet valve, and that limits a load transmitted from the output disc to a valve seat via the valve plug.4. The valve actuator according to claim 1 , whereinthe booster mechanism includes a stopper that is formed on the inner periphery of the cylinder and that restricts movement of the link, andthe stopper is disposed at an advanced position beyond a position where the link comes in ...

Question-Answering System Training Device and Computer Program Therefor

A training device includes: a question issuing unit issuing a question stored in a question and expected answer storage unit to a question answering system; an answer candidate filtering unit, an answer candidate determining unit, training data generating/labeling unit, and a training data selecting unit, generating and adding to a training data storage unit training data for a ranking unit of question answering system, from pairs of a question and each of a plurality of answer candidates output with scores from why-question answering system; and an iteration control unit controlling question issuing unit, answer candidate filtering unit, answer candidate determining unit, training data generating/labeling unit and training data selecting unit such that training of the training device, issuance of question and addition of training data are repeated until an end condition is satisfied.

X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS

An X-ray imaging apparatus includes a drive unit configured to move an imager in a direction opposite to a side on which an obstacle is detected by a sensor when an operator causes the sensor to react while operating a permission button. 1. An X-ray imaging apparatus , comprising:a table on which a subject is placed;an imager configured to image the subject with X-rays;a drive unit configured to move the imager in a direction along a longitudinal direction of the table;a handle configured to allow an operator to manipulate movement of the imager;a sensor configured to detect an obstacle in a traveling direction of the imager when the imager is moved by the drive unit;a permission button configured to allow the operator to permit the movement of the imager using the sensor; andwherein the drive unit is configured to move the imager in a direction opposite to a side on which the obstacle is detected by the sensor when the operator causes the sensor to react while operating the permission button.2. The X-ray imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the drive unit is configured to move the imager while the operator causes the sensor to react while operating the permission button.3. The X-ray imaging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the sensor includes a first sensor provided on a first side in a direction of the movement of the imager by the drive unit, and a second sensor provided on a second side in the direction of the movement of the imager by the drive unit.4. The X-ray imaging apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein:the drive unit is configured to move the imager in an emergency stop state in a direction opposite to a side on which the obstacle is detected by the first sensor when the operator causes the first sensor to react while operating the permission button in a state in which the imager is urgently stopped due to the obstacle detected by the first sensor; andthe drive unit is configured to move the imager in the emergency stop state in a ...

CONSOLE AND X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

A console for an ex-ray imaging apparatus improves operability and includes in combination an operation panel and a recording button on an imaging system operation lever . In use, the operator grips the imaging system operation lever while video imaging allowing the operator to operate a recording button without unlinking a hand from the imaging system operation lever while watching the display element without changing the line of sight to the operation panel . Accordingly, the operator can start recording immediately without changing the line of the own sight, so that the scene for diagnosis is accurately recorded. 1. A console , for a radiation imaging apparatus that comprises an imaging system that consists of a radiation source that irradiates a radiation and a detector that detects said radiation that transmits a subject , and a display means that displays fluoroscopic images of said subject as at least one of a real-time video and a still image , said console further comprising:an imaging system operation lever that enables an actuation of an operator input directive relative to a shift of said imaging system along with said subject, anda storing directive input means into which said operator inputs a directive to store a video, wherein said storing directive input means is installed on said imaging system operation lever.2. The console claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein:said storing directive input means is installed to a superior portion of said imaging system operation lever.3. The console according to claim 2 , further comprising:a collimator operation input means into which said operator inputs a directive relative to an aperture of a collimator that limits a broadening of said radiation that said radiation source irradiates.4. The console according to claim 3 , further comprising:a table operation input means into which said operator inputs a directive relative to a tilt of a table that said subject is loaded.5. The console claim 1 , according to ...

Method of Producing a Conjugated Diene Polymer, a Modified Conjugated Diene Polymer, and a Vinyl Cis-Polybutadiene Composition

A method for producing a conjugated diene polymer having a high content of cis-1,4-structures with a high activity, a conjugated diene polymer, and a modified conjugated diene polymer. The catalyst for conjugated diene polymerization in the method includes: a non-metallocene type gadolinium compound (A) represented by the general formula (1); an ionic compound (B) formed of a non-coordinating anion and a cation; and an organic metal compound (C) of an element selected from the group consisting of a group 2, a group 12, and a group 13 of the periodic table. 2. The method for producing a conjugated diene polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the organic metal compound (C) is an organic aluminum compound.3. The method for producing a conjugated diene polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the ionic compound (B) is a boron-containing compound.4. The method for producing a conjugated diene polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the molecular weight is adjusted with a compound selected from the group consisting of (1) a hydrogen claim 1 , (2) a metal hydride compound claim 1 , and (3) a hydrogenated organic metal compound in the polymerization of the conjugated diene compound.6. The method for producing a modified conjugated diene polymer according to claim 5 , wherein the amino group-containing carbonyl compound is a 4 claim 5 ,4′-bis-dialkylaminobenzophenone.7. The method for producing a modified conjugated diene polymer according to claim 5 , wherein the halogenated benzyl compound is a piperonyl chloride claim 5 , a dimethoxybenzyl bromide claim 5 , or a methoxybenzyl chloride.8. The method for producing a modified conjugated diene polymer according to claim 5 , wherein the aldehyde compound is a heliotropin or a veratrum aldehyde.10. The method for producing a vinyl.cis-polybutadiene according to claim 9 , wherein the organic metal compound (C) is an organic aluminum compound.11. The method for producing a vinyl.cis-polybutadiene according to claim 9 , wherein the ...

RADIOGRAPHIC APPARATUS

A radiographic system provide a simple operation for table movement where the table revolves in one direction in accordance with an input of a revolving direction from a console driving the table upward vertically when one end of the table come close to a floor surface. The present invention also includes a system where the table moves downward vertically automatically, interlocking with a revolving of the table when the revolving direction is input to the revolving direction input means. According to the present invention, the table lifted along with revolving can be revolved or moved upward with an input operation in one system. Therefore, the operation of the radiographic apparatus can be easy. 1. A radiographic apparatus , comprising;a radiation source irradiates a radiation,a table on which a radiographic subject is laid anda detection means operative to detect the radiation transmitted through the subject,a revolving means to revolve said table around a revolving axis extending in a width direction of said table,a revolving direction input means operative to input a direction for revolving of said table,a revolving control means to operatively control said revolving means according to the input of said revolving direction input means,a lifting means to move said table revolved by said revolving means in the vertical direction,a lifting control means to control said lifting means to move said table upward vertically when one end of said table comes closer to a floor surface of the examination room following a revolving of said table in one direction in accordance with an input of said revolving direction input means, andwherein said lifting control means is operative to move said table downward vertically when an input of the direction to revolve said table revolved in one direction in the opposite direction is input into said revolving direction input means.2. A radiographic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:said table revolving control element revolves ...

RADIATION FLUOROSCOPY IMAGING APPARATUS

An X-ray fluoroscopy imaging apparatus that confirms the radiation field of a radiation imaging when an operator performs an examination in an operation room. A collimator has a plurality of collimator-leaves positioned and forming a first X-ray radiation field E while performing an X-ray fluoroscopy. The apparatus allows an operator, in an operating room distant from an imaging room, to operate an aperture change to confirm the radiation field and each of the collimator-leaves shifts to a position where the X-ray radiation field is reduced to a smaller dimension field E. Visualizing a displayed X-ray image allows the operator to confirm reaching the radiation field E 1. An X-ray fluoroscopy imaging apparatus , that is located in an examination room , comprising:a radiation source that irradiates a radiation to a subject;a radiation detector that detects the radiation that is irradiated from said radiation irradiation element and transmits through said subject;a plurality of pairs of opposed collimator-leaves between said radiation irradiation element and said subject;the plurality of pairs of opposed collimator-leaves defining an aperture;a collimator that changes an area size that is irradiated by the radiation from said radiation irradiation element to said subject;a display element that is located in an operation room displays an image that said radiation detector acquires;said operation room being distant from said examination room; andan aperture change switch is located in the operation room and changes the aperture of said collimator-leaves; anda control element that changes an initial aperture of said collimator-leaves to a controlled aperture for performing a radiation imaging when said aperture change switch is operative while performing the X-ray fluoroscopy.2. The radiation fluoroscopy imaging apparatus claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein:said control element controls a reposition action of said collimator-leaves from said initial aperture to said ...

HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE SPINNING NOZZLE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE

A hollow fiber membrane-spinning nozzle that spins a hollow fiber membrane having a porous membrane layer and a support is provided in which the nozzle includes a resin flow channel through which a membrane-forming resin solution forming the porous membrane layer flows, the resin flow channel includes a liquid storage section that stores the membrane-forming resin solution and a shaping section that shapes the membrane-forming resin solution in a cylindrical shape and satisfies at least one of conditions (a) to (c): (a) the resin flow channel is disposed to cause the membrane-forming resin solution to branch and merge; (b) a delay means for delaying the flow of the membrane-forming resin solution is disposed in the resin flow channel; and (c) the liquid storage section or the shaping section includes branching and merging means for the membrane-forming resin solution therein. 125-. (canceled)26. A hollow fiber membrane-spinning nozzle that spins a hollow fiber membrane comprising a porous membrane layer and a support ,wherein the nozzle comprises a resin flow channel through which a membrane-forming resin solution forming the porous membrane layer flows,wherein the resin flow channel comprises a liquid storage section that stores the membrane-forming resin solution and a shaping section that shapes the membrane-forming resin solution in a cylindrical shape,wherein the resin flow channel is disposed to cause the membrane-forming resin solution to branch and merge,wherein the liquid storage section comprises branching and merging means for the membrane-forming resin solution therein, andwherein the branching and merging means is a filler layer filled with particles and disposed in the liquid storage section.27. The hollow fiber membrane-spinning nozzle according to claim 26 , wherein the liquid storage section has an annular cross-sectional shape.28. The hollow fiber membrane-spinning nozzle according to claim 27 , wherein the center of the liquid storage section and ...

Communication System, Transmitter, Receiver, and Communication Method

This communication system has a transmitter and a receiver for repeatedly transmitting a frame of steering signal having a plurality of channels. The transmitter stores an identification data of a control parameter of a specific operation object in a first empty channel within one frame and stores a characteristic data of the control parameter of the specific operation object in a second empty channel to transmit along with steering data of other channels. Since the identification data and the characteristic data are transmitted at the same time along with the control data, the control parameters can be changed during steering of the operation object. Since the characteristic data and the identification data are transmitted in the same frame as a pair, when at least the one frame is received, the setting of the control parameter can be changed. 1upon receiving the one frame of the steering signal, a specific operation object is designated according to an identification data of a control parameter of the specific operation object stored in a first empty channel not allocated to the specific operation object, and whereinthe control parameter of the specific operation object is rewritten according to a characteristic data of the control parameter of the specific operation object stored in a second empty channel not allocated to the specific operation object.. A receiver receiving one frame of a steering signal having a plurality of channels, wherein the plurality of channels is provided corresponding to a plurality of operating objects mounted on a body to be steered, each of the channels having a corresponding control data of an operation object stored therein, wherein This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/486,913 filed on Apr. 13, 2017, which claims the priority benefit of Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-089216 filed on Apr. 27, 2016, which is fully incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a ...

MOTOR DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE

A motor drive control device driving a motor having a first system coil and a second system coil, the motor drive control device comprising: a first drive circuit controlling energization of the first system coil; a second drive circuit controlling energization of the second system coil; a first temperature sensor detecting a temperature of the first drive circuit; a second temperature sensor detecting a temperature of the second drive circuit; and a signal output circuit outputting an output signal concerning whether or not any one of the first system coil and the second system coil is in an open state, based on a detection result by the first temperature sensor and a detection result by the second temperature sensor. 1. A motor drive control device driving a motor having a first system coil and a second system coil , the motor drive control device comprising:a first drive circuit controlling energization of the first system coil;a second drive circuit controlling energization of the second system coil;a first temperature sensor detecting a temperature of the first drive circuit;a second temperature sensor detecting a temperature of the second drive circuit; anda signal output circuit outputting an output signal concerning whether or not any one of the first system coil and the second system coil is in an open state, based on a detection result by the first temperature sensor and a detection result by the second temperature sensor.2. The motor drive control device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an external output terminal from which the output signal is output, wherein the signal output circuitoutputs, when the motor is normally driven, a first output signal as the output signal from the external output terminal, andoutputs, when any one of the first system coil and the second system coil is in the open state, a second output signal indicating that the relevant one coil is in the open state, as the output signal, from the external output terminal.3. The ...

ORGANIC EL ELEMENT, ORGANIC EL DISPLAY PANEL, AND ORGANIC EL DISPLAY PANEL MANUFACTURING METHOD

An organic electro-luminescence (EL) element includes a first electrode, a light emitting layer, and a second electrode layered in this order above a substrate. At least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is a light transmissive electrode. The light transmissive electrode includes a base metal layer and a silver thin film. The base metal layer is a metal layer including an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal as a material. The silver thin film is silver or a silver alloy including silver as a main component, and is disposed on and in contact with the base metal layer. 1. An organic electro-luminescence (EL) element comprising:a first electrode, a light emitting layer, and a second electrode layered in this order above a substrate, whereinat least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is a light transmissive electrode, andthe light transmissive electrode includes a base metal layer which is a metal layer including an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal as a material and a silver thin film, which is silver or a silver alloy including silver as a main component, disposed on and in contact with the base metal layer.2. The organic EL element of claim 1 , whereinfilm thickness of the silver thin film is 20 nm or less.3. The organic EL element of claim 1 , whereinthe material of the base metal layer is selected from the group consisting of barium, calcium, magnesium and combinations thereof.4. The organic EL element of claim 3 , whereinthe material of the base metal layer is barium.5. The organic EL element of claim 1 , whereinfilm thickness of the base metal layer is from 0.5 nm to 5 nm.6. The organic EL element of claim 5 , whereinthe film thickness of the base metal layer is from 1 nm to 2 nm.7. The organic EL element of claim 1 , further comprising:a light transmissive electrically conductive layer disposed between the light emitting layer and the second electrode, in contact with the second electrode, whereinthe second electrode ...

Communication System, Transmitter, Receiver, and Communication Method

This communication system has a transmitter and a receiver for repeatedly transmitting a frame of steering signal having a plurality of channels. The transmitter stores an identification data of a control parameter of a specific operation object in a first empty channel within one frame and stores a characteristic data of the control parameter of the specific operation object in a second empty channel to transmit along with steering data of other channels. Since the identification data and the characteristic data are transmitted at the same time along with the control data, the control parameters can be changed during steering of the operation object. Since the characteristic data and the identification data are transmitted in the same frame as a pair, when at least the one frame is received, the setting of the control parameter can be changed. 1. A communication system comprising:a transmitter provided corresponding to a plurality of operation objects mounted on an body to be steered, and repeatedly transmitting one frame of a steering signal having a plurality of channels, each of the channels having a corresponding control data of the operation object stored therein; anda receiver connected to the operation object and receiving the steering signal, whereinat the transmitter, an identification data of a control parameter of the specific operation object in the one frame of the steering signal is stored in a first empty channel not allocated to the specific operation object, a characteristic data of the control parameter of the specific operation object is stored in a second empty channel not allocated to the specific operation object, and the steering signal is transmitted.2. A transmitter provided corresponding to a plurality of operation objects mounted on a body to be steered and repeatedly transmitting one frame of a steering signal having a plurality of channels , each of the channels having a corresponding control data of the operation object stored therein ...

LEVER-FITTING TYPE CONNECTOR

A lever-fitting type connector includes a lever configured to linearly perform a relative movement with respect to a terminal accommodation member when lever operational force in a straight direction is input, a first guide mechanism configured to convert lever input acting along a lever operation direction that is exerted from the lever on the terminal accommodation member, into force in a connector insertion-removal direction orthogonal to the lever operation direction, and to guide a relative movement between the terminal accommodation member and the lever while performing conversion of a direction of the force, and a second guide mechanism that is a screw mechanism that can exert axial force acting along the lever operation direction, on the lever, and is configured to relatively move the lever with respect to the electrically-connected target object while guiding in the lever operation direction. 1. A lever-fitting type connector comprising:a terminal accommodation member including a terminal accommodation unit accommodating a terminal serving as a target of fitting with a counterpart terminal of a counterpart connector in an electrically-connected target object, and a connector fitting portion to be fitted with a counterpart fitting portion of the counterpart connector;a lever configured to linearly perform a relative movement with respect to the terminal accommodation member when lever operational force in a straight direction is input;a first guide mechanism configured to convert lever input acting along a lever operation direction that is exerted from the lever on the terminal accommodation member, into force in a connector insertion-removal direction orthogonal to the lever operation direction, and to guide a relative movement between the terminal accommodation member and the lever while performing conversion of a direction of the force; anda second guide mechanism that is a screw mechanism that can exert axial force acting along the lever operation ...

RADIOGRAPHIC DEVICE

An diagnostic X-ray radiography device and system whereby a subject (M) can be placed on and taken off of an imaging bed safely, easily, and comfortably. In the device and system a placement-accommodating-state memory () stores a plurality of placement-accommodating states each consisting of an imaging bed () position and orientation and an X-ray tube () position that accommodate a given placement state of the subject (M). A placement-accommodating-state control unit () is provided that, if a desired placement-accommodating state is specified from among the plurality of placement-accommodating states by means of a control panel (), makes the position of the imaging bed () and the position of the X-ray tube () conform to the specified placement-accommodating state. A placement-accommodating state is thus set automatically, so that the subject (M) can be placed and removed from the imaging bed () easily without a collimator () attached to the X-ray tube () getting in the way. 14.-. (canceled)5. An X-ray diagnostic device , comprising:a table operative to receive an external subject for scanning;a table driving system operative to change the position-and-posture state by changing at least one of a position of said table and a posture of said table during a use thereof;an X-ray radiographic system including an X-ray radiation module and an X-ray detection module facing each other and operatively sandwiching said table and positioned on either proximate side thereof;a driving system operative to position the X-ray radiation module along a perpendicular direction relative to a plane of said table;said X-ray diagnostic device further comprising;a suitable state for loading and unloading memory module operative to store a position-and-posture state of said table suitable for a loading and unloading said external subject and a position of said X-ray radiation module as the suitable state for loading and unloading in advance of said use;a suitable state for loading and ...

Parameter Setting Device

The parameter setting device has a parameter data input unit and a setting control unit which stores parameter data in an empty channel in the steering signal received from the transmitter and sends it to the transmitter. The parameter setting device and the transmitter are connected, and the parameter data is input to the parameter setting device. The parameter setting device stores the parameter data in the empty channel of the steering signal received from the transmitter and sends it back to the transmitter. The transmitter sends its steering signal to the body to be steered. The parameter data of the specific operation object mounted on the object to be steered can be reliably changed while continuing the operation of the operation object mounted on the object to be steered. 1. A parameter setting device connected to a transmitter provided corresponding to a plurality of operation objects mounted on a body to be steered and repeatedly transmitting one frame of a steering signal having a plurality of channels , each of the channels having a control data of the operation object stored therein , and setting a parameter data to the operation object , the parameter setting device comprising:an input unit inputting the parameter data; anda setting control unit transmitting to the transmitter a setting signal in which the parameter data of a specific operation object is stored in a predetermined channel.2. A parameter setting device connected to a transmitter provided corresponding to a plurality of operation objects mounted on a body to be steered and repeatedly transmitting one frame of a steering signal having a plurality of channels , each of the channels having a control data of the operation object stored therein , and setting a parameter data to the operation object , the parameter setting device comprising:an input unit inputting the parameter data; anda setting control unit storing in an empty channel the parameter data of a specific operation object in the ...

RADIOSCOPIC APPARATUS

A radioscopic apparatus includes a controller configured or programmed to, when imaging information using the first radiation source is selected, perform control of retracting a second detector to a position in one of longitudinal ends of a table, at which the second detector does not block radiation emitted from a first radiation source, according to information about a region to be imaged of a subject included in the selected imaging information. 1. A radioscopic apparatus configured to irradiate a subject with radiation and acquire a radiation image , the radioscopic apparatus comprising:a table having a placement surface on which the subject is placed;a first imager including a first radiation source disposed on a side of the table opposite to the placement surface, and a first detector disposed at a position that faces the first radiation source with the table interposed therebetween;a second imager including a second detector disposed on the side of the table opposite to the placement surface and closer to the table than the first radiation source, and a second radiation source disposed opposite to the second detector with the table interposed therebetween;a storage configured to store imaging information including information about an imager to be used for imaging and information about a region to be imaged of the subject; anda controller configured or programmed to, when the imaging information using the first radiation source is selected, perform control of retracting the second detector to a position in one of longitudinal ends of the table, at which the second detector does not block the radiation emitted from the first radiation source, according to the information about the region to be imaged of the subject included in the selected imaging information.2. The radioscopic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the imaging information further includes information about a retracted position for the second detector based on the region to be imaged; andthe ...

Pyrrolo[1,2-b]pyridazine derivatives

Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment or prevention of metabolic and cell proliferative diseases or conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the activity of proteins involved in lipid metabolism and cell proliferation.

Piperazine compound and use thereof as a HCV polymerase inhibitor

The present invention relates to a compound represented by the following formula [I] wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof and an anti-HCV agent and an HCV polymerase inhibitor containing this compound. The compound of the present invention shows an anti-HCV activity based on the HCV polymerase inhibitory activity, and useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of hepatitis C.

APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR UPDATING MAP

An apparatus for updating a map includes one or more processors configured to: receive feature data from a vehicle traveling on a predetermined road section for a feature in the road section related to travel of vehicles via a communication circuit, the feature data indicating the position of the feature, measure the accuracy of the position of the feature indicated by feature data obtained by the vehicle, based on the difference between the position of the feature indicated by the received feature data and a reference position of a corresponding feature, determine whether the accuracy satisfies a predetermined accuracy condition, and set contribution of the feature data received from the vehicle to update of map information indicating the position of the feature. The contribution is set lower when the accuracy does not satisfy the accuracy condition than when the accuracy satisfies the accuracy condition. 1. An apparatus for updating a map , comprising: receive feature data from a vehicle traveling on a predetermined road section for a feature in the road section related to travel of vehicles via a communication circuit capable of communicating with the vehicle, the feature data indicating the position of the feature,', 'measure the accuracy of the position of the feature indicated by feature data obtained by the vehicle, based on the difference between the position of the feature indicated by the received feature data and a reference position of a corresponding feature,', 'determine whether the accuracy satisfies a predetermined accuracy condition, and', 'set contribution of the feature data received from the vehicle to update of map information indicating the position of the feature, the contribution being set lower when the accuracy does not satisfy the accuracy condition than when the accuracy satisfies the accuracy condition., 'one or more processors configured to2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein for a model of vehicle claim 1 , the processors ...

Modulator and demodulator

Method for diagnosing unusual conditions of gas concentration detecting unit, and apparatus for diagnosing unusual conditions of gas concentration detecting unit

Process for producing foamed particles of propylene copolymer resin

A process for producing propylene random copolymer resin foamed particles is disclosed. The process comprises dispersing propylene-ethylene random copolymer resin particles having an ethylene content of from 1 to 12% by weight in water in a closed vessel, feeding an inorganic gas into the closed vessel to raise the pressure within the closed vessel to at least 5 Kg/cm 2 G, heating the dispersion to a temperature above the melting point of said copolymer resin particles but not higher than that by 25° C. or more, opening a discharge port provided in the closed vessel below the water surface, and releasing the copolymer resin particles together with water as a dispersing medium into an atmosphere having a lower pressure than in the closed vessel. A foamed product produced by molding the foamed particles has firm bondage among the particles and excellent mechanical strength.

Automatic dial device

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Microwave plasma treatment appts. for semiconductor - useful for thin film and etching in electronics, comprises chamber partition of microwave transparent material

Appts. has gas supply appts. (31), a vacuum treatment chamber (6) having evacuation appts., appts. (2) for microwave introduction into the chamber (6), and an emitter (4) which is connected to the end of the microwave introduction appts. (2) and which enlarges the microwave field. Pref. appts. comprises chamber partition (8) for the plasma, the partition made of microwave transparent material, sealing an opening section of the emitter (4) and forming part of the chamber wall. Appts. also has (a) a magnetic field generating device (5) which can generate electron cyclotron resonance at the microwave frequency and (b) a device (12, 13, 14) for reducing pressure within the emitter (4), to give a discharge-free condition for reducing the pressure difference at the partition (8), and for microwave introduction into the chamber (6). Pref. appts. has wall surface at the side of the chamber made of microwave-reflective material to maintain microwave symmetry. USE/ADVANTAGE - E.g. LCDs, linear sensors and thin film magnetic leads. Large area, uniform, microwave plasma treatment at high rates.

Logic circuit having filp-flop function

Portable electronic device

(57)【要約】 【課題】 人体に取り付けられたときに携帯型電子装置 の電源が自動的に投入されるようにする。 【解決手段】 焦電型赤外線センサ２０は人体から放射 される波長の赤外線を検知して、人体に取り付けられた ときに正方向のパルスを出力し、人体から取り外された ときに負方向のパルスを出力する。このパルス信号はＢ ＰＦ３０を通過してヒステリシス回路４０に入力され る。ヒステリシス回路４０は所定のレベルよりも大きい 入力パルスが入力されたときに次段に信号を出力するも のであり、人体に取り付けられたときに出力されるパル ス信号によりＦＦ５０を反転してスイッチングトランジ スタ６１を導通させ、発信部に電池１０の電源電圧を供 給する。また、人体から取り外されたときに出力される 負方向のパルスにより、前記ＦＦ５０を反転させ、トラ ンジスタ６１を非導通として、発信部に対する電源供給 を停止させる。

Settlement and installation of floating body using automatic attitude control system

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Patent JPH0560006B2

Drive controller for induction motor

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Method of manufacturing electron device and organic electroluminescent display and ink for organic amorphous film

The present invention provides a method which can form a uniform amorphous film using an organic low molecular weight material which is refined by distillation or sublimation. The viscosity of ink is regulated by mixing two kinds of solvents so as to increase a surface tension of the ink and the solubility of the organic material in a drying step whereby an amorphous film made of an organic material is selectively formed in a recessed region defined by a partition wall layer using an ink jet method.

Controller for driving of induction motor

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Permeable breakwater

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Control of height of waves

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Monitoring system for air conditioner

A monitoring system for air conditioners is provided with a plurality of air conditioners (10) having a refrigerant circuit (11) of vapor compression refrigeration cycle; local controllers (60), which are arranged for the air conditioners (10), respectively, and receive data outputted from the air conditioners (10) and transmit prescribed operation data; and a host controller (70) which receives the operation data for the air conditioners (10) transmitted from the local controllers (60) through a communication circuit (53). The host controller (70) calculates air conditioning performance and power consumption for each of the air conditioners (10), and calculates energy use efficiency of each air conditioner (10) based on the air conditioning performance and the power consumption.

Moving object detection system with internal Doppler-reference signal

A moving object detection system includes a transmitter, a receiver, a detector, an oscillation means, a switch and a controller. The oscillation means is configured to generate a first oscillation signal having a first frequency, and a check signal having a check frequency that is different from the first frequency. The switch is configured to supply the first oscillation signal or the check signal to the detector. The controller has a monitoring phase and a check phase and is configured: to supply the first oscillation signal to the transmitter through the switch at the monitoring phase; and also to supply the check signal to the detector through the switch at the check phase.

Amorphous solar battery

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