Abstract: A hard disk recorder 1 is capable of performing fast-forward reproductions at 120× speed, 60× speed and 30× speed, and reproduces video images and audio sounds in a series of periodic reproduction zones in a video and audio file, each reproduction zone being for a predetermined reference time interval (e.g. 1 second), while skipping video images and audio sounds in other than the reproduction zones according to a ratio of the fast-forward speed to the predetermined reference time interval (skipping for 119 seconds at the 120× speed, 59 seconds at the 60× speed, and 29 seconds at the 30× speed, respectively). Each of the series of reproduction zones for the 120× speed, the series of reproduction zones for the 60× speed, and the series of reproduction zones for the 30× speed, each reproduction zone of which is for the reference time interval, is so set as to be free from overlap with the other series of reproduction zones.

Abstract: When a mark key of a remote control is pressed by a user during fast-forward reproduction of video images and audio sounds, a system control unit searches a position of a video image which is presumed as a scene change closest to and on rewind side from the position of the video image reproduced at the time the mark key is pressed. This search is performed, based on rate of change in amount of data (bit rate) of the compressed video data used per unit time to generate the video signals by a video and audio signal processing unit. The system control unit then sets, as a mark position, the position of the video image presumed as the scene change.

Abstract: In a digital broadcast receiving apparatus, when a power source operation input is done by a user during execution of a starting sequence, a control part stops the execution of the starting sequence and counts the number of operations for a preset time. When the number of operations is odd, an ending sequence is executed and a power source is stopped. On the other hand, when the number of operations is even, the starting sequence is resumed from the beginning and when the power source operation input is not done again, the starting sequence is executed and completed. When the starting sequence is completed, based on a digital broadcast signal of a desired channel received by a tuner through an antenna, a video signal and a sound signal are generated and are outputted to a display unit.

Abstract: A brake assembly for a motorcycle having a reduced number of components and assembly steps, and a simple control system with no interference between separate hydraulic systems. A brake assembly for a motorcycle provided with a front brake and a rear brake respectively for a front wheel and a rear wheel includes a first brake actuator and second brake actuator.

Abstract: In a fresh water generating apparatus for condensing water content contained in air, there are provided a first heat exchanger having a refrigerant gas flow passage to which a compressed refrigerant gas is introduced, and on an outer side of which air is blown to condense the refrigerant gas, a second heat exchanger having a refrigerant liquid flow passage to which a refrigerant liquid discharged from the first heat exchanger is introduced after a pressure thereof is reduced, and on an outer side of which air is blown to cool the air and condense the water content to produce fresh water, and a power source for compressing the refrigerant gas and blowing the air.

Abstract: In a private video recorder for recording contents of TV program delivered from TV stations, data of the contents of TV program (contents data) are memorized into segments in a contents data memory area, and the contents data are controlled as one video picture file by appointing the segments memorizing the contents data in segment appointing information of the video picture file. When the contents recorded in the private video recorder is edited, only the appointment of the segments in the segment appointing information is rewritten without cutting, copying or inserting the contents data.

Abstract: To prevent an operational feeling from deteriorating due to an operation of the other brake operating member under a superior braking condition caused by one brake operating member in a vehicle brake control device in which a pair of brake operating force transmission systems are connected to a single wheel brake, each of brake operating force reducing means capable of weakening the brake operating force transmitted to the wheel brake is arranged at both brake operating force transmission systems.

Abstract: In a digital/analog broadcast receiver, when an operating unit 11 is manipulated for tuning, an MPU reads, from a received digital broadcast, a carrier frequency that corresponds to a desired virtual channel number; reads, from a ROM, a physical channel number corresponding to the carrier frequency; reads, from the ROM, a carrier frequency range corresponding to the physical channel number; and receives a digital/analog broadcast in the carrier frequency range.

Abstract: In a fresh water generating apparatus for condensing water content contained in air, there are provided a first heat exchanger having a refrigerant gas flow passage to which a compressed refrigerant gas is introduced, and on an outer side of which air is blown to condense the refrigerant gas, a second heat exchanger having a refrigerant liquid flow passage to which a refrigerant liquid discharged from the first heat exchanger is introduced after a pressure thereof is reduced, and on an outer side of which air is blown to cool the air and condense the water content to produce fresh water, and a power source for compressing the refrigerant gas and blowing the air.

Abstract: A digital broadcasting receiver that uses a channel map containing broadcast information such as channel numbers and virtual channel numbers is described. When a user selects a certain digital channel number, a control unit consisting of a CPU makes a search as to whether or not the number exists in the channel map. If the number does not exist, “No Signal” notice is displayed on a display and if the user selects a scan instruction then, the entire range of frequency band of the broadcasting signal is scanned. If a signal that corresponds to the digital channel number exists, its broadcast is received. Therefore, a search is possible even when the user knows only a virtual channel number and the digital channel number entered by the user is not registered in the channel map.

Abstract: A broadcasting receiver that receives broadcasting signals transmitted by a broadcasting station accompanying audio signals of multiple languages and automatically selects a certain broadcasting language to be outputted is described here. The receiver is capable of displaying a “Priority Switching Language Registration Menu” on its display in order to set up and register switching of priority languages. A priority language list determined by a user referring to a language list database displayed on the display is stored into a memory together with the maximum number of audio channels set up by the user.

Abstract: In a receiver, when a channel is registered on the channel map 15, the receiver 1 registers the channel by the unit of a physical channel, and when a channel is deleted from the channel map 15, the receiver 1 deletes the channel by the unit of a sub-channel. A common user has a tendency of watching most of a plurality of sub-channels contained in one physical channel and a tendency of not watching a portion of the plurality of sub-channels which the user does not like.

Abstract: In a digital broadcast receiver 10, an MPU 26 has a configuration for detecting the number of subchannels and the numbers of the subchannels which a received main channel has from control data received and switching to a subchannel with the minimum number when the number of subchannels changes and switching to a subchannel with the minimum number of the residual subchannels when the numbers of the subchannels received run out and displaying the numbers of the received main channel and the subchannel on a display 25.

Abstract: In a television receiving apparatus, a receiving apparatus 1 has storage means for storing a voice output switching table 20 registering a voice setting record 21 having the voice output format associated with the broadcasting language of the received digital broadcasting in a control unit 2. Every time the switching operation of the voice output format is made, the voice setting record 21 is selected in the registered order. Also, the receiving apparatus 1 outputs a voice signal with the language and the voice output format based on the selected voice setting record 21 from an output portion 6. Accordingly, the broadcasting language and the voice output format of the digital broadcasting being received can be switched by single operation, resulting in enhanced operability.

Abstract: A receiving device used in a digital television includes an automatic storage section obtains the channel information on physical channels at which a program is broadcast, when the channel information contains any other physical channels therein, registers the physical channels thereof in a channel map, decides whether the physical channel which is switched has been registered in the channel map, and if the physical channel has been registered, not to detect whether a program is broadcast at the other physical channels. In this case, information of any other physical channel is present in a VCT, this other physical channel is registered in the channel map without detecting whether a program is broadcast at the channel. Therefore, the total number of the channels to be detected on whether a program is broadcast can be decreased, thus reducing the time for performing the automatic storage function.

Abstract: To provide a front wheel and rear wheel interlocking brake system having a simple structure, which is capable of automatically performing brake control of the front and rear wheels on the basis of the running state of the motorcycle. A front wheel and rear wheel interlocking brake system is provided for a motorcycle in which a front wheel brake and a rear wheel brake, each being hydraulically operated, are provided on a front wheel and a rear wheel, respectively. The brake system includes a front wheel side actuator for applying a hydraulic pressure to the front wheel brake. A rear wheel side actuator is provided for applying a hydraulic pressure to the rear wheel brake. At least one operating member is operated by a driver. An operated amount detecting member is provided for detecting the operated amounts of each brake operating member. A control member is provided for receiving and calculating each of operated amounts detected by each operated amount detecting member.

Abstract: To prevent an operational feeling from deteriorating due to an operation of the other brake operating member under a superior braking condition caused by one brake operating member in a vehicle brake control device in which a pair of brake operating force transmission systems are connected to a single wheel brake, each of brake operating force reducing means capable of weakening the brake operating force transmitted to the wheel brake is arranged at both brake operating force transmission systems.

Abstract: A brake assembly for a motorcycle provided with a hydraulically actuated front brake and rear brake for a front wheel and a rear wheel, respectively, including a first brake actuating device and a second brake actuating device, for applying hydraulically pressure to the front and rear brakes; and an electronically controlled braking system, having a first hydraulic system extending from the first brake actuating device connected to the front brake, and a second hydraulic system extending from the second brake actuating device, connected to the rear brake, with an electronic control device receiving detection values for each of the first actuation amount detection device for detecting an actuation amount of the first brake actuating device, and a second actuation amount detection device for detecting an actuation amount of the second brake actuating device, subjecting them to computation, and outputting control signals to a hydraulically controlled actuator based on the result of the computation, and actuating

Abstract: A braking device for a vehicle having an operational hydraulic brake system, and an electronically controlled brake system. The hydraulic brake system and the electronically controlled brake system act independently on a brake caliper of a hydraulic brake. The electronically controlled brake system independently controls the hydraulic actuator for applying a hydraulic pressure to the brake caliper with no interference between the brake systems, which increases the degree of freedom of electronic control of the brakes. A braking device is also applied in a vehicle having an ABS control device.

Abstract: A brake assembly for a motorcycle provided with a hydraulically actuated front brake and rear brake for a front wheel and a rear wheel, respectively, including, first brake actuating means and second brake actuating means applying hydraulic pressure, and an electronic control means, having a first hydraulic system extending from the first brake actuating means connected to the front brake, and a second hydraulic system extending from the second brake actuating means connected to the rear brake, the electronic control means receiving detection values from each of a first actuation amount detection means for detecting an actuation amount of the first brake actuating means, and second actuation amount detection means for detecting an actuation amount of the second brake actuating means and subjecting the values to computation, outputting control signals to a first hydraulically controlled actuator and a second hydraulically controlled actuator based on the result of computation, and actuating the front brake usi