Abstract: A threaded reflective cord comprises a jacket and an inner cord; the inner cord comprising more than two stranded wires twisted helically and an cladding covered on the wire strands; wherein the cladding having an inner side thereof is embedded into a helical gap which is formed when the stranded wires are twisted helically; the helical gap forms and keeps an inward pre-tightening force on the stranded wires, the jacket and the inner cord having a reflective tape disposed therebetween, the reflective tape being spirally wounded on an outer side of the cladding; the jacket having an inner side thereof is coated on the cladding and embedded into a helical groove which is formed when the reflective tape is spirally wounded on the outer side of the cladding; the flexural resistance of the threaded reflective cord and the reflection performance are enhanced.

Abstract: A power detection circuit configured to detect an output power of a radio frequency transmitter. The power detection circuit includes a multiplier circuit configured to multiply a first differential input signal and a second differential input signal. The first differential input signal corresponds to a radio frequency signal to be amplified by the radio frequency transmitter. The second differential signal corresponds to an output signal as amplified by an amplifier of the radio frequency transmitter. A bias circuit is configured to generate a bias signal. A differential amplifier is configured to generate, based on the bias signal and the first differential signal and the second differential signal as multiplied by the multiplier circuit, an indication of the output power of the amplifier of the radio frequency transmitter.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus including, a light source for reading for applying light onto an original to read, a light source for erasing for applying light of specific wavelength onto the original to decolorize image area, having been printed with color-changing agent having characteristic to become colorless by the light, a reading section for receiving reflected light from the original, an output section for outputting image data of the original, and a control section configured to compare first image data obtained by applying light from the light source for reading to the original, and second image data obtained by applying light from the light source for reading again to the original after applying light from the light source for erasing to the original, to determine whether the agent has been used in the image, and control at least either the reading operation or the output operation based on that determination.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improved electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and thermal performance in integrated circuit (IC) packages are described. A die-up or die-down package includes a protective lid, a plurality of ground posts, an IC die, and a substrate. The substrate includes a plurality of ground planes. The IC die is mounted to the substrate. Plurality of ground posts is coupled to plurality of ground planes that surround IC die. Protective lid is coupled to plurality of ground posts. The plurality of ground posts and the protective lid from an enclosure structure that substantially encloses the IC die, and shields EMI from and radiating towards the IC die. The enclosure structure also dissipates heat generated by the IC die during operation.

Abstract: A semiconductor recording medium recording and/or reproducing apparatus includes: a medium holder that has a medium housing unit in which a semiconductor recording medium is detachably housed; an exterior case that has a medium entrance through which the semiconductor recording medium is inserted and ejected, and in which the medium holder is housed in a state where the medium housing unit is opposed to the medium entrance; an openable and closeable cover that opens and closes the medium entrance; a heat sink that is contactable with the semiconductor recording medium housed in the medium housing unit; and a heat sink moving unit that moves the heat sink in cooperation with an opening and closing operation of the openable and closeable cover.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and a non-transitory computer readable medium allows a terminal to concurrently receive control input from multiple secondary devices through a short distance communication mode. The terminal is connected with at least two secondary devices in the short distance communication mode. A key map is applied to the connected secondary devices. When a key signal is received from at least one of the connected secondary devices, the secondary device that transmitted the key signal is identified. And a function mapped to the key signal is executed according to the key map applied to the identified secondary device.

Abstract: A method of performing a random access process in a wireless communication system includes transmitting a random access preamble, receiving a random access response including uplink radio resource allocation information for multiple transmission time intervals (TTIs) in response to the random access preamble, transmitting a radio resource control (RRC) connection request message according to the uplink radio resource allocation information, and transmitting a non-access stratum (NAS) service request message according to the uplink radio resource allocation information.

Abstract: A mechanism and method for making status reporting devices for container handlers, including: providing a micro-controller module, and installing a program system into memory accessed by a computer directing the micro-controller module. The micro-controller module communicatively couples with means for wirelessly communicating and for sensing a state of the container handler. Means for wirelessly communicating may include means for wirelessly determining container handler location. The micro-controller module may be communicatively coupled to a separate means for determining location. An apparatus making the devices may include a second program system directing the invention's method through a second computer, which may control an assembly device in creating the micro-controller, coupled with the means for sensing and for wirelessly communicating.

Abstract: Ribbon tension detecting means (20, 21), which are formed of a plate-like lever body (35) each, are located individually on the upstream side and the downstream side of a platen (7) with respect to its travel. The plate-like lever body (35) has first and second rollers (47, 48) on the upstream and downstream sides with respect to travel of a ribbon, and swings around an axis of rotation of the second roller (48), depending on a tension of the ribbon traveling guided by the rollers (47, 48). If the amount of its swing is not less than or not more than a fixed value, a ribbon feed motor (18) or a ribbon take-up motor (19) is driven. Further, the ribbon tension detecting means (20, 21) are provided with a smoothing member which touches the ink ribbon (13) to remove wrinkles from the ink ribbon (13).

Abstract: A printer, method and printed item are provided where the printer and method print an image having a relatively high durability and/or resolution. In particular, the printer and method include a plasma treatment stage or step for treating the surface of an item prior to printing. A printer is provided that is configured to convey an item or a plurality of individuated items through a plasma treatment stage to prepare the surfaces of the item for printing. Such printer may use a non-continuous ink jet printing assembly such as a drop on demand printing assembly.

Abstract: There is established an easier inspection method with which it is not required to set up probes on wires. Also, there is provided an inspection apparatus using this inspection method. With the inspection apparatus or inspection method, primary coils of an inspection substrate and secondary coils of a device substrate are superimposed on each other so that a certain space is maintained therebetween. An AC signal is inputted into the primary coils, thereby generating an electromotive force in each secondary coil by electromagnetic induction. Then, each circuit provided on the device substrate is driven using the electromotive force and information possessed by an electromagnetic wave or electric field generated in this circuit is monitored, thereby detecting each defective spot.

Abstract: A manufacturing method is disclosed for a large EL panel in which a plurality of EL display panels are used. Each of said plurality of EL display panels are constructed of an EL display device and a sub-transparent substrate. The EL display device includes a base layer over which a luminescent material is applied, an electrode layer which is laminated on one side of said base layer, and a TFT layer including a circuit section. The circuit section of a TFT layer is disposed behind an adjacent EL display device. Thus, the EL display devices appear to be unified, forming a large EL display panel. In addition, in the case of in which a plurality of EL display devices are arranged in a matrix pattern, pitch between the pixels provided in the pixel section of the TFT array is maintained constant.

Abstract: A retrofittable power supply allows an electronic device that is initially designed to be non-portable (in the sense that such electronic and electrical devices require a wired connection to an AC or DC power supply) to operate in geographical regions, or under conditions, in which a wired power supply is not available. The retroffitable power supply can simply plug into an existing case or frame of the non-portable electronic device, and can then serve as a means for powering both the non-portable electronic device, as well as a means for powering peripheral devices that may be coupled to the non-portable electronic device.

Abstract: A circuit comprising a plurality of groups of memory cells and a control circuit. The plurality of groups of memory cells may each (i) have a first and a second bitline and (ii) configured to read and write data to one or more of the plurality of groups of memory cells. The control circuit may be configured to select an active group of the plurality of groups in response to one or more control signals. The control circuit may be implemented within the groups of memory cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-theft element in an anti-theft device which is intended to be attached to a theft-attractive article such that said device can only be removed from the article with the aid of a special release device. The anti-theft element includes a fouling-substance ampule which contains a fouling substance and which is disposed in the anti-theft element so as to be broken, crushed or otherwise destroyed or opened so as to release said fouling substance if an attempt is made to release the anti-theft device from the theft-attractive article without the aid of said special release device. The ampule (2) encloses a first fouling substance (B; D; G) having a specific fouling property, and at least one second fouling substance (C; E, F; H) having a fouling property which differs from the fouling property of the first fouling substance (B; D; G).

Abstract: A liquid crystal drive circuit for charging video signals to an active matrix type liquid crystal panel as two AC signals in relation to polarity inversion of an opposed electrode, characterized in that it is provided with an amplifier for delivering an inverted video signal and a non-inverted video signal and with a mixer circuit for offsetting AC components by mixing the inverted video signal and said non-inverted video signal, thereby regulating a DC level of said amplifier on the basis of an output signal from the mixer circuit.

Abstract: The present invention is an improvement over existing walking canes to be used by people with physical impairments that require them to have additional support while walking. The present invention provides a means by which an imbalance in the weight distribution among the multiple legs of the cane is sensed and transmitted to the user. The walking cane with sensors comprises a handle, a vertical shaft and multiple legs or feet. Each of the legs is equipped with electronic stress or load sensors which are coupled to an electronic processing module. The processing module evaluates the input from the cane legs and activates a warning to the user in the event that the load sensors on the legs detect a load distribution indicative of an approaching unstable situation. The user can then stop and probe with the cane until a stable position is found.

Abstract: In a memory device for storing data according to the FIFO principle, an input counter is provided having a value which is modified when data are written into a memory, and having a comparison unit that outputs a status signal concerning presence of data in the memory dependent on a comparison of the counter states. A scanning unit is arranged at the connection between the comparison unit and the input counter. The scanning unit scans the state of the input counter according to a clock signal and outputs the scan result to the comparison unit.

Abstract: A system for accessing a patient's cardiac anatomy which includes an endovascular aortic partitioning device that separates the coronary arteries and the heart from the rest of the patient's arterial system. The endovascular device for partitioning a patient's ascending aorta comprises a flexible shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, and a first inner lumen therebetween with an opening at the distal end. The shaft may have a preshaped distal portion with a curvature generally corresponding to the curvature of the patient's aortic arch. An expandable means, e.g., a balloon, is disposed near the distal end of the shaft proximal to the opening in the first inner lumen for occluding the ascending aorta so as to block substantially all blood flow therethrough for a plurality of cardiac cycles, while the patient is supported by cardiopulmonary bypass. The endovascular aortic partitioning device may be coupled to an arterial bypass cannula for delivering oxygenated blood to the patient's arterial system.

Abstract: The high speed semiconductor memory includes at least one memory module and a cache controller. The at least one memory module includes a plurality of memory cells for storing data and a cache memory for storing part of the data stored in the plurality of memory cells, The cache controller includes a hit ratio counter for obtaining an average cache hit ratio and a comparator storing a desired threshold hit value and comparing the average cache hit ratio with the desired threshold value. The cache controller determines whether data corresponding to an input address are stored in the cache memory and allows to readout such data from the cache memory, otherwise controlling the read-out of data from the plurality of memory cells for storage in the cache memory so as to update the contents of the cache memory. A request signal for transferring data from the memory cells to the cache memory is generated when the average cache hit ratio is lower than the desired threshold value.