Abstract: A signal processing apparatus, which executing a decoding process for a digital signal Manchester-encoded by assigning two bits of “10” to any one of binary digital signals “0 and “1”, and assigning two bits of “01” to the other binary digital signal, is provide with a decoding unit which executes the decoding process with a processing unit corresponding to a term of two bits of the Manchester-encoded digital signal so as to detect only any one of the first bit and the second bit of the Manchester-encoded digital signal.

Abstract: Obtaining a crosslinked rubber with high flexibility at low temperature includes crosslinking a fluororubber composition. The fluororubber composition includes a fluororubber and a compound of formula (X—)x(Z—)zY. In the formula, X is U—(CF2)aO(CF2CF2O)b—; Z is RFO(CF2CF2O)c—; Y is a (x+z) valent perfluoro saturated hydrocarbon group, optionally interrupted by an etheric oxygen atom; x is an integer of at least 3; z is an integer of at least 0; U is a monovalent group with an unsaturated hydrocarbon, a bromine atom, an iodine atom, or a combination thereof; RF is a C1-20 linear perfluoroalkyl group, optionally interrupted by an etheric oxygen atom; a is an integer of from 0 to 20; b is an integer of from 1 to 200; and c is an integer of from 3 to 200.

Abstract: An optical sheet for use as a display device surface, has a functional layer on at least one side of a transparent base material and has a diffusion factor on the outer surface and/or interior of the functional layer, wherein the relationship represented by the following formula (I) is satisfied. 0.16<R/V<0.71??(I) R (diffuse regular reflection intensity): Intensity in the direction of the diffuse regular reflection V: Sum of the diffuse reflection intensities measured for each degree between ?? degrees and +? degrees with respect to the direction of diffuse regular reflection when the optical sheet is irradiated with visible light rays.

Abstract: A signal processing apparatus, which executing a decoding process for a digital signal Manchester-encoded by assigning two bits of “10” to any one of binary digital signals “0 and “1”, and assigning two bits of “01” to the other binary digital signal, is provide with a decoding unit which executes the decoding process with a processing unit corresponding to a term of two bits of the Manchester-encoded digital signal so as to detect only any one of the first bit and the second bit of the Manchester-encoded digital signal.

Abstract: A data center is disclosed that includes a container; a server; a rack installed within the container and storing the server; and a curtain fixed to at least one point of the rack or the container and separating an internal space of the container between a cold side and a hot side; wherein the rack is configured to enable the circulation of air from the cold side to the hot side. The curtain is fixed by a removable clamping mechanism. The data center further includes a modular refrigeration unit configured to attach to the container and direct cold air into the cold area. At least one prop is positioned below a bottom of the housing and connected to a container bottom, the prop is configured to absorb vibration of the container or housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-glare film having an excellent anti-glare property, and sufficiently suppressing white muddiness and scintillation, generation of cracks in a process for attaching the films to polarizing elements and a fabrication process of liquid crystal cells, and changes of an anti-glare property over time, even if the film is used in a high definition display.

Abstract: To provide an anti-glare sheet for a liquid crystal display device with excellent vivid complexion and blackness and excellent image crispness, that is suitable for combination of dynamic images and still images. An anti-glare sheet for a liquid crystal display device having a diffusion factor in the interior on at least one side of a transparent base material and provided with a functional layer with an irregular surface on the side opposite the transparent base material side, and either having or not having a transparent resin layer with a film thickness of 1.

Abstract: A main object of the present invention is to provide a liquid crystal display device having high impact resistance and good display properties. In the present invention, the above-described object is attained by providing a liquid crystal display device comprising a liquid crystal panel, a transparent substrate having rigidity, and a fusion bonding layer comprising a thermoplastic resin, characterized in that the transparent substrate is bonded to a viewing-side surface of the liquid crystal display panel with the fusion bonding layer interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A system for measuring physical parameters of a tire, according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a sensor layer and a circuit layer. The sensor layer is communicatively coupled to the circuit layer. The sensor layer is configured as a first thin film and embedded in the tire. The sensor layer provides a signal related to a physical parameter of the tire. The circuit layer is configured as a second thin film and embedded in the tire. The circuit layer processes the signal provided by the sensor layer.

Abstract: The disclosed is a method for synchronization of the running key that is generated from a shared key and that is used for encryption and decryption in communications encrypted with the shared key using a multi-valued signal. In the method for synchronization, the transmitting node transmits a signal that is formed of a multi-valued signal and that has a predetermined fixed pattern before transmitting data encrypted with the shared key. The receiving node generates a bit discrimination threshold signal that allows for bit discrimination and that has a fixed length, shifts bit by bit the phase of the bit discrimination threshold signal while monitoring bit discrimination with respect to a fixed pattern signal that is to be received, and sets the phase of the bit discrimination threshold signal when the phase of the fixed pattern signal matches the phase of the bit discrimination threshold signal.

Abstract: There is provided an optical sheet for use as a display device surface, which has a functional layer on at least one side of a transparent base material and has a diffusion factor on the outer surface and/or interior of the functional layer, wherein the relationship represented by the following formula (I) is satisfied. 1.92<?<5.11??(I) ?: The diffusion angle representing 1/10 of the diffusion intensity, obtained by extrapolating a straight line connecting the reflection intensity at diffuse regular reflection ±2 and the reflection intensity at diffuse regular reflection ±1, to the diffuse regular reflection angle.

Abstract: Obtaining a crosslinked rubber with high flexibility at low temperature includes crosslinking a fluororubber composition. The fluororubber composition includes a fluororubber and a compound of formula (X—)x(Z—)zY. In the formula, X is U—(CF2)aO(CF2CF2O)b—; Z is RFO(CF2CF2O)c—; Y is a (x+z) valent perfluoro saturated hydrocarbon group, optionally interrupted by an etheric oxygen atom; x is an integer of at least 3; z is an integer of at least 0; U is a monovalent group with an unsaturated hydrocarbon, a bromine atom, an iodine atom, or a combination thereof; RF is a C1-20 linear perfluoroalkyl group, optionally interrupted by an etheric oxygen atom; a is an integer of from 0 to 20; b is an integer of from 1 to 200; and c is an integer of from 3 to 200.

Abstract: A signal transmission device includes a transmission unit, a first connection unit, a second connection unit, and a reception unit. The transmission unit sends a transmission signal. The first connection unit includes a first electrode electrically connected to the transmission unit. The second connection unit includes a second electrode that engages with the first connection unit, and, when engaged with the first connection unit, is statically coupled with the first electrode. The reception unit is electrically connected to the second electrode and receives the transmission signal.

Abstract: An insulating film formed on a conducting layer is dry-etched so as to make a connection hole in the insulating film to expose the conducting layer. Plasma is supplied onto the exposed conducting layer to dry-clean a damage layer produced in the connection hole. A product produced in the connection hole as a result of the dry cleaning is removed by a wet process. An oxide film formed in the connection hole as a result of the wet process is etched by a chemical dry process using a gas including either NF3 or HF. A thermally decomposable reaction product produced as a result of the etching is removed by heat treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inexpensive optical layered body which does not cause interference fringes but excels in hard coat properties, antistatic properties, and antireflection properties. An optical layered body comprises: a light-transmitting substrate; and a hard coat layer (A) and a hard coat layer (B) on one face of the light-transmitting substrate in this order, wherein the hard coat layer (B) has a region (B1) not containing inorganic fine particles and a region (B2) containing inorganic fine particles, in this order from a portion adjacent to the hard coat layer (A), a boundary between the region (B1) not containing inorganic fine particles and the region (B2) containing inorganic fine particles has irregularities, and the inorganic fine particles have a particle size smaller than a visible light wavelength.

Abstract: An endoscope system includes: an endoscope scope insertion portion having an insertion portion configured to be inserted inside a living organism; an extracorporeal device which is disposed outside the living organism; a first scope-side signal connecting portion that is provided on the endoscope scope insertion portion and has a first electrode; and a cylindrical first extracorporeal-side signal connecting portion that is provided on the extracorporeal device and has a second electrode, the first extracorporeal-side signal connecting portion configured to engage with the first scope-side signal connecting portion.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, an interlayer dielectric film, a contact hole, a contact plug and a nickel silicide film. The semiconductor substrate includes silicon. The interlayer dielectric film is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The contact hole is formed in the interlayer dielectric film. A contact plug is formed within the contact hole. A nickel silicide film is formed on a bottom part of the contact hole and electrically connected to the contact plug. A position of an interface between the nickel silicide and the contact plug is higher than a position of an interface between the semiconductor substrate and the interlayer dielectric film.

Abstract: The present invention provides fine particles for an optical function layer which can provide both high anti-glare properties and high black color reproducibility and give an optical function layer suitably applicable to a high definition display device. The fine particles for being added to a transparent base used in formation of an optical function layer each comprise a core, and a shell covering the core, wherein the fine particles have a mean particle size R that is larger than a wavelength of light entering the optical function layer, a ratio (r/R) of a mean core size r to the mean particle size R is 0.50 or higher, and the shell has a refractive index different from the transparent base and has light-absorbing properties.

Abstract: A connector for transmitting signals using electrostatic coupling, comprises an inner first conductor portion and an outer first conductor portion respectively connected to two signal lines, an inner electrode portion having a facing area larger than the cross-sectional area of the inner first conductor portion in the direction perpendicular to the direction of the common axis, an outer electrode portion outside it, an inner second conductor portion for electrically connecting between the inner first conductor portion and the inner electrode portion, and an outer second conductor portion outside it, wherein the ratio of outer diameter of the inner second conductor portion to inner diameter of the outer second conductor portion is set to provide substantially fixed characteristic impedance at every position along the direction of the common axis.

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing roller that is driven to rotate, a fixing belt that is driven by rotation of the fixing roller, and a driven roller that rotates along with the fixing belt. The fixing device also includes a pressing member that is pressed against the fixing roller with the fixing belt interposed therebetween to form a nip portion, a measuring unit that measures a rotation speed of the driven roller, and a control unit that adjusts a fixing condition based on the rotation speed of the driven roller.