Abstract: A pattern recognition apparatus for detecting a predetermined pattern contained in an input signal is provided with plural detecting processing parts and for detecting respectively different features for a same input, plural integrating processing parts for spatially integrating, for each process results, the features detected by the plural detecting processing parts, plural detecting memories for retaining the process results of the detecting processing parts, plural integrating memories for retaining the process results of the integrating processing parts, a global data line 1030 to which all the predetermined detecting processing parts and all the predetermined integrating memories are connected at a certain timing, and plural local data lines each of which is connected to a predetermined set of the detecting processing parts, the integrating processing parts and the detecting memory.

Abstract: A local synchronization type parallel pulse signal processing circuit has a plurality of neurons connected to each other based on a predetermined rule and disposed in parallel, executing a predetermined arithmetic process with respect to input signals and outputting, a phase synchronization signal generation circuit outputting phase synchronization signals to the predetermined vicinal neurons, and a synchronization detection portion detecting synchronization within an allowable phase difference between the outputs of the predetermined vicinal neurons. The phase synchronization signal generation circuit functions also as a neuron executing the predetermined arithmetic process and outputting in accordance with a result of the synchronization detection by the synchronization detection portion. With this architecture, the synchronization circuit operating stably without any contradiction in a way that brings neither an increase in circuit scale nor an increase in consumption of electric power, is actualized.

Abstract: An arithmetic circuit to calculate a cumulative value of results of parallel arithmetic processing, in which the increase of the circuit area for multiple-term arithmetic computation and the degradation of accuracy of holding of computation results in a short time can be prevented. The arithmetic circuit has plural analog arithmetic circuits (1) to perform arithmetic processing based on input analog signals, a capacitor (2) to hold a charge amount proportional to a total sum of results of computations by the plural analog arithmetic circuits (1), an A/D conversion circuit (3) to convert the charge amount stored in the capacitor (2) to digital data, and a digital arithmetic circuit (4) to calculate a cumulative value based on the converted digital data.

Abstract: A product-sum operation circuit includes a sorting block (4) which outputs a plurality of operand values x1, x2, . . . xi in descending or ascending order of magnitude, and an operation unit (1) which multiplies each operand value xi output from the sorting block (4) by a corresponding operand value Wi and calculates the accumulated sum of multiplication results.

Abstract: A product-sum operation circuit includes a pulse width/digital conversion circuit (9) which converts a pulse signal having a pulse width representing an operand value into a digital signal, a sorting circuit (4) which outputs, in descending or ascending order of magnitude, a plurality of operand values Xi converted into digital signals by the pulse width/digital conversion circuit (9), and an accumulated sum circuit (1) which multiplies each operand value output from the sorting circuit (4) by a corresponding operand value Wi and calculates the accumulated sum of multiplication results. The pulse width/digital conversion circuit (9) includes a counter (10) which counts a clock and outputs a count value as a digital signal, and n trailing edge latch circuits (11-0-11-(n?1)) each of which latches a common count value output from the counter at the trailing edge of the input pulse signal.

Abstract: A subject for the invention is to provide a method of continuous steel casting in which although an “immersion nozzle constituted of a refractory material comprising alumina as the main component” is used for continuous steel casting, this nozzle suffers little fusion loss and no alumina deposition thereon and a clean steel casting can be stably obtained.

Abstract: A local synchronization type parallel pulse signal processing circuit has a plurality of neurons connected to each other based on a predetermined rule and disposed in parallel, executing a predetermined arithmetic process with respect to input signals and outputting, a phase synchronization signal generation circuit outputting phase synchronization signals to the predetermined vicinal neurons, and a synchronization detection portion detecting synchronization within an allowable phase difference between the outputs of the predetermined vicinal neurons. The phase synchronization signal generation circuit functions also as a neuron executing the predetermined arithmetic process and outputting in accordance with a result of the synchronization detection by the synchronization detection portion. With this architecture, the synchronization circuit operating stably without any contradiction in a way that brings neither an increase in circuit scale nor an increase in consumption of electric power, is actualized.

Abstract: A pattern recognition apparatus for detecting a predetermined pattern contained in an input signal is provided with plural detecting processing parts and 4A for detecting respectively different features for a same input, plural integrating processing parts for spatially integrating, for each process results, the features detected by the plural detecting processing parts, plural detecting memories for retaining the process results of the detecting processing parts, plural integrating memories for retaining the process results of the integrating processing parts, a global data line 1030 to which all the predetermined detecting processing parts and all the predetermined integrating memories are connected at a certain timing, and plural local data lines each of which is connected to a predetermined set of the detecting processing parts, the integrating processing parts and the detecting memory.

Abstract: A plurality of signal processing functions are achieved with the same arithmetic processing circuit by controlling wiring arrangements or signal modulation in accordance with a predetermined arrangement control signal that is output based on circuit arrangement information read from a circuit arrangement information storage unit. Hierarchical parallel processing is realized with small-scale circuit configuration. Further, detection of a predetermined feature and integration of the detection results can be efficiently performed.

Abstract: An unburned carbon-containing refractory suitable for lining a molten metal container, which can prevent deformation of the outer steel shell, improve the life of the container, suppress reduction in molten steel temperature, and minimize energy losses without sacrificing the life of the wear lining. A molten metal container capable of reducing energy losses and having stable durability is also provided. The unburned carbon-containing refractory contains a refractory aggregate and 30% by weight or less of a carbon raw material containing at least graphite, wherein the carbon content X (% by weight) and the thermal conductivity &lgr;(W/m° C.) of the refractory satisfy the relationship: &lgr;≦0.8X+7, and the refractory contains 20 parts by weight or more of a refractory aggregate having an apparent porosity of 10% or smaller and a greater size than 1 mm per 100 parts by weight of the total of the refractory aggregate and the carbon raw material.

Abstract: A substrate (10), a first mold (200) and a second mold (250) are prepared, and a plurality of switch patterns (14), (18) are provided by providing openings (pattern-removal portions) (A) in such a manner that a pattern (11), which has been formed on the surface of the substrate (10), is divided into a plurality of patterns to form A switch substrate. Next, the switch substrate (1) is clamped between the first mold (200) and the second mold (250). At such time, the side of the switch substrate (1) provided with the switch patterns (14), (18) is brought into surface contact with an abutting surface (201) of the first mold (200) and, at the same time, a cavity (253) provided in the second mold (250) opposes the other side of the switch substrate. Next, a molten molding resin is charged into the cavity (253) provided in the second mold (250) to thereby fill the cavity (253) and the openings (A) of the substrate with the molding resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a submerged entry nozzle for use in a continuous casting process, which includes a main body portion 11 formed by an AG refractory material; an internal hole portion 12 made of a graphite-less refractory material which contains 90 wt % or more of a spinel, with a total content of other components being 10 wt % or less; portions 13 surrounding the discharge openings, which are formed by a graphite-containing refractory material containing 5 to 35 wt % of a graphite, 65 wt % or more of a spinel (MgO—Al2O3), with a total content of other components being 10 wt % or less; and a powder line portion 14 formed by a ZrO2—C refractory material. The present submerged entry nozzle is suitable for use in casting various types of steel such as high concentration oxygen-containing steel, high concentration Mn-containing steel, Ca-treated steel, and stainless steel.

Abstract: The invention provides a mounting construction in which an electronic component is mounted on a flexible substrate. The mounting construction comprises a flexible substrate including a flexible sheet, bendable electrode pattern forming portions formed on the flexible sheet, and electrode patterns formed on the electrode pattern forming portions, an electronic component having electrode portions, and a clamping member having clamping pieces for clamping the electronic component therebetween. The electrode pattern forming portions are deflected, so as to cause the electrode patterns to be contacted with the electrode portions of the electronic component placed on the flexible substrate. By this, the electronic component is clamped by the clamping pieces of the clamping member through the deflected electrode pattern forming portions. Thus, the electronic component may be easily and positively secured to the flexible substrate, without employing additional reinforcing means such as adhesives.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide carbon-containing refractories which give off little decomposition gas having an offensive odor, exhibit excellent spalling resistance, and are equal or superior in kneading properties and molding properties to the refractories containing a phenolic resin as a binder; and a process for producing the same. To accomplish the object, the invention is characterized by replacing a conventionally employed phenolic resin binder with saccharified starch and/or reduced saccharified starch, a binder containing 40% to 80% by weight of saccharified starch and/or reduced saccharified starch and 20% to 60% by weight of water, or a binder containing 40% to 80% by weight of saccharified starch and/or reduced saccharified starch, 1% to 25% by weight of water, and 5% to 50% by weight of an alcohol having a boiling point of not lower than 80.degree. C.

Abstract: A nozzle for use in continuous casting of steel simultaneously provides resistance to adhesion of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 inclusions, damage resistance, and spalling resistance. The refractory material of at least the interior surface of the nozzle and/or the portions to come into contact with molten steel is composed of amorphous silica and alumina and has a chemical composition of 5 to 40 percent by weight of SiO.sub.2, 60 to 95 percent by weight of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, and 3 percent by weight or less of unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: When the number of pieces of data which are operated on by an operation unit per unit time is N times the number of pieces of data entered into a data entry section per unit time and the operation unit performs an operation on a data set consisting of K samples of data, the data set extraction starting positions on a data string entered into the data entry section are shifted by K/N samples. Each of data sets thus extracted from the data string is sent to the operation unit to be operated on. This configuration permits the precision of operations by the operation unit to be improved according to the ratio K/N without reducing the operation efficiency of the operation unit.

Abstract: A nozzle for continuous casting which is prevented from clogging due to alumina deposition is disclosed, wherein the inner wall member is made of a refractory material having a carbon content of 1% to 10% by weight; a material other than carbon in the refractory material has a grain size of not more than 420 .mu.m; the inner wall member is integrally molded with the outer nozzle body to form an integral structure; and said inner wall member has a thickness of 2 mm to 12 mm.

Abstract: A nozzle for use in continuous casting of steel includes a refractory of at least the interior surface of the nozzle and/or the portions to come into contact with molten steel that is composed of an Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 -SiO.sub.2 refractory material.

Abstract: A rotary switch includes a contact forming member including a switch contact and a land contact and an elastic plate including a base portion mounted on the land contact and an abutment portion disposed above the switch contact. A rotor is disposed above the elastic plate for pivotal movement and includes depresser portions provided in the lower surface of the rotor for depressing the elastic plate. When the rotor is rotated, the depresser portions of the rotor cause the elastic plate to be depressed, so that the abutment portion is engaged with the switch contact.The contact forming member may be constructed by forming the switch contact and the land contact on a circuit substrate.The contact forming member may be constructed by a metal plate on which the switch contact is formed, a metal plate on which the land contact is formed, and a stationary member on which the metal plates are secured.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an information processing apparatus having a synchronous storage and the synchronous storage which can resume an operation continuing from before an interruption without hindrance even after a series of read/write operations have been interrupted and a read/write of internal condition values has been performed in a scanning operation or the like. The information processing apparatus successively selects information stored in address backup registers in two stages and data backup registers in two stages and outputs the selected information to the synchronous storage when a normal operation is resumed, thereby restoring an address data register, a data input register and a data output register to the same conditions as before the interruption of the normal operation. This invention is applicable to a synchronous storage accessible in synchronism with a system clock and an information processing apparatus having such synchronous storage.