Abstract: A package of local files are maintained in a first local computing device and a descriptive record of the local files is maintained in a second local computing device. A directory-modified-date parameter within the first local computing device and a file-modified-date parameter in the second local computing device, but updated in accordance with a local clock from the first local computing device, are used to maintain the descriptive record in the second local computing device synchronized with changes to the local files in the first local computing device. Copies of the descriptive record and package of local files are maintained in a remote computing system. A first package-modified-date, PMD, parameter in the second local computing device and a second PMD parameter in the remote computing system are used to maintain the copies in the remote computing system synchronized with those in first and second local computing devices.

Abstract: Unnecessary operations are eliminated in the calculation of a non-decompression limit at the current water dept. In this manner, the calculation of the non-decompression limit is made more efficient and the required computing time is shorten to the point where the function can be incorporated into a wrist worn device that provides timely data.

Abstract: A product information providing apparatus is connected to a product information management apparatus having product information management data. The product information providing apparatus is capable of bidirectional communication via a communication network to a remote terminal, and includes receiving means for receiving from the remote terminal a request command requesting transmission of product information management data concerning a specified product via the communication network. Also, the product information providing apparatus includes obtaining means for obtaining from the product information management apparatus, in response to the request command, the product information management data concerning the specified product. The product information providing apparatus further includes transmitting means for transmitting to the remote terminal the obtained product information management data concerning the specified product.

Abstract: The data bits of a first image data unit representing a first range of 0-255 continuous color tones are mapped to a second image data unit having an expanded bit count capable of representing a second range of continuous color tones greater the first range. Of the available colors tones in the second range, 256 color tones are selected and associated with the 256 data combinations achievable with the first image data unit. A decoder is used to convert each data combination in the first image data unit into its corresponding color tone from the second range, which defines its conversion into a second image data unit. In this manner, one can expand the range of displayable colors to approximate the display of true colors associated with a higher resolution without increasing the number of bits of the first image data unit, which is input to a driver IC by an MPU.

Abstract: Data in the host device that was processed before a data interrupt process could run, and data that was already being sent to the printer, can be reliably deleted when an error occurs.

Abstract: A data processing system enables faster exchange of data between data processing units having a CPU, and simplifies the writing of a data exchange program for the data processing units. A data processing apparatus 3 has a communication unit 4 with a first storage unit 31 and a second storage unit 32. The first storage unit 31 is used for sending data from the first data processing unit 1 to the second data processing unit 2. The second storage unit 32 is used for sending data from the second data processing unit 2 to the first data processing unit 1. Data can therefore be asynchronously exchanged between the data processing units without coordinating control of CPU operations in the data processing units, and control of data communication between the data processing units is simplified.

Abstract: In an electronic timepiece 1 having a main plate 10, a drive circuit 36, a stepper motor 33, a train wheel, a dial plate, a power supply 15, and an insulation sheet 12, the insulation sheet 12 covers at least the vicinity of the power supply 15 as well functioning as a guide to position an hour wheel 11 in an axial direction. Since the insulation sheet 12 has a predetermined size, it is neither dislocated nor removed when it is attached, whereby the insulation sheet 12 can reliably perform insulation, and an assembly property is improved thereby. Further, the insulation sheet 12 can achieve the dual roles of insulation and assembly guide, which can reduce cost and ease an assembly job.

Abstract: An electrical timepiece comprises external input units for receiving an external input signal, a motor unit for driving an analog hand unit for displaying time, a battery unit capable of charging, a voltage detect circuit for measuring the voltage of the stored electricity in the battery and comparing the voltage with a reference voltage, and a stored electricity unit discharge control circuit for starting discharge from the battery when an external input signal is received by one of the external input unit, and for stopping discharge from the battery when the comparison result by the voltage detect circuit satisfies a prescribed condition.

Abstract: A calculation section performs a simplified calculation to obtain lengths and/or angles using calculations of addition and multiplication, without using calculations of division, square root and inverse trigonometric function that impose heavy load to the hardware. A data storage section stores reference length data and reference angle data in a data format that is appropriate for the simplified calculation.

Abstract: A communication terminal device autonomously activates a specific function predetermined by a host device even when the communication terminal device is off-line when the power turns on. The specific function is a function such as an offline response function or auto-status back (ASB) function for automatically reporting a status of the communication terminal device to the host device. A status monitoring command is provided. During normal operation, the host device sends this status monitoring command to the communication terminal device to store specific data in nonvolatile memory in the communication terminal device. When power turns on, the communication terminal device reads the content of this nonvolatile memory to automatically initialize the particular functions indicated by the stored content, such as an ASB or off-line response function.

Abstract: An output device (103,104) can be quickly and easily set to the operating parameters required for a particular output process. The output device has RAM (204) that temporarily stores the control parameters, and flash ROM (206) that stores the same parameter values in a nonvolatile manner. Specific parameter values are stored in RAM (204) in response to a specific command from the host (102). A customization command causes the output device (103,104) to save the operating parameters from RAM (204) into the flash ROM (206). Another customization command causes the output device (103,104) to restore the parameters from flash ROM (206) to RAM (204). A particular operating environment defined by the parameters stored in nonvolatile memory can therefore be quickly reset en masse.

Abstract: A liquid discharger 1A has a base 2A where a resilient tube 100 is disposed in a tube guide groove 211A. A retainer 4A is rotatably provided at the base 2A, with a plurality of balls 5 being mounted at the retainer 4A so that the balls can roll. The cross sectional shape of a surface 211 defining the tube guide groove 211A that contacts the tube 100 has an arc shape formed concentrically with the balls 5. The balls 5, which are held by the retainer 4A, roll on the tube 100 while pressing and squashing a portion of the tube 100 as a rotor 3A rotates in order to discharge liquid inside the tube 100.

Abstract: An electronic watch (100) has a contactless data communication function. The case (101) of the electronic watch is constructed from metal or other conductive material, and is formed in an annular shape with a dial-side opening (101A) and a back-side opening (101B). A gap (101G) is disposed on one part of the case (101) in the circumferential direction as an insulation part, and an insulation material (109) is located and fixed inside this gap (101G). Because the occurrence of an eddy current can thus be prevented, a drop in communication function can be suppressed even though an annular conductive member is used in the case or other structural parts. Furthermore, because the strength of the case can be improved and the seal or water resistance can be easily assured, the reliability of the electronic watch can be increased.

Abstract: In an analog electrical timepiece with a motor coil, when an external operating member is in a prescribed operating condition, the operating mode of the analog electrical timepiece is set to the data receive mode. Next, the analog timepiece generates a synchronization signal which is in synchronized to an external synchronization signal that is input from outside. Then, the analog electrical timepiece, when the operating mode is the data receive mode by the detection circuit, based on a synchronization signal and a data voltage signal that is a voltage signal induced around the motor coil by a data signal input from outside, generates and outputs a receive data.

Abstract: An electronically controlled mechanical timepiece, which is an electronic apparatus, includes a generator driven by a mainspring to generate electrical energy, and a rotation controlling unit driven by the electrical energy to control the rotation rate of the generator. The rotation controlling unit includes a brake controlling unit that compares a rotation detection signal indicative of the rotation rate of the generator with a reference signal to control braking on the generator, and a generator halting unit that applies a brake and halts the generator if the braking amount applied to the generator in a predetermined time is smaller than, or equal to, a first predetermined braking value. Because the generator is halted if a predetermined amount of cumulative brake applications are applied within the predetermined time, the generator is not halted in response to temporary disturbances while it is assuredly halted when the rotation becomes slow.

Abstract: A raised portion 12 is formed on a substrate 10. The raised portion consists of a raised support pattern that preferably includes a wiring pattern. A sheet 30 is supported by the top surfaces of the raised support pattern such that the sheet is maintained apart from the base surface of the substrate 10. A semiconductor die 40 is adhered onto the sheet 30 using an adhesive agent 42. A sealant is used to create a sealed portion 50 that seals the semiconductor die 40 on the sheet 30. The sheet 30 has gas permeable region at least at a location accessible by the adhesive agent.

Abstract: A status data transmission control apparatus and method reduces the buffer size needed for transmission and significantly reduces the communication load by storing the most recent status data (of continuously generated status data) and a history of status data changes in a dedicated buffer. The most recent status data and the history of changes leading up to the most recent status data are sent to the host.

Abstract: Opposing concave structures formed in an end portion 22b of a stator yoke 22 and an end portion 23b of a magnetic core 23 are mated in a staggered manner and are joined. An upper projecting portion 22b-1 of the stator yoke 22 is fitted in a recessed portion formed on a lower projecting portion 23b-2 of the magnetic core 23, and the lower projecting portion 23b-2 of the magnetic core 23 is fitted in a recessed portion formed under the upper projecting portion 22b-1 of the stator yoke 22. In this state, the stator yoke 22 and the magnetic core 23 are fixedly fastened by a joint screw 24 and a tube 26. This structure makes it possible to reduce magnetic resistance in a magnetic circuit structure and to improve power-generating efficiency of a power-generating device using the structure.

Abstract: A printer retracts the platen and transportation rollers when a cover is opened while avoiding interference with parts inside the printer without hindering smooth opening and closing of the cover, increasing printer size, or requiring a large space around the printer. The printer 10 has a frame (cover 12 and unit frame 27) having a paper storage unit 13 for storing a paper roll P1, a cover 28 for opening and closing an opening 26 to the paper storage unit 13, a print head 16 for printing on the roll paper from the paper roll P1, a movable platen 17 freely rotatably coupled to the cover 28 for guiding the back of the roll paper at a proximal position opposite the print head 16, and an abutment 35 for engaging a engagement lever 36 and rotating the movable platen 17 in a contrary direction in conjunction with opening and closing the cover 28.

Abstract: An interrupt signal generating device comprises interrupt detection units (20) each adapted to output a detection signal (DET-1 to DET-n) in response to a respective input signal (IN-1 to IN-n) representing an interrupt event; and an interrupt handler unit (15). The interrupt handler has a plurality of input terminals for receiving the detection signals (DET-1 to DET-n) and a plurality of output terminals for outputting corresponding interrupt signals to a CPU, and signal distribution means (16) connecting said input terminals to said output terminals and establishing a predetermined but changeable assignment between the input and output terminals, wherein each of said input terminals is assigned to one of said outputs terminals such that an interrupt signal (INT-1 to INT-n) is output from this output terminal in response to a detection signal (DET-1 to DET-n) applied to the respective input terminal.