Abstract: A processor for sequentially executing a plurality of programs using a plurality of register value groups stored in a memory that correspond one-to-one with the programs.

Abstract: A processor for sequentially executing a plurality of programs using a plurality of register value groups stored in a memory that correspond one-to-one with the programs.

Abstract: A processor for sequentially executing a plurality of programs using a plurality of register value groups stored in a memory that correspond one-to-one with the programs.

Abstract: A processor for sequentially executing a plurality of programs using a plurality of register value groups stored in a memory that correspond one-to-one with the programs.

Abstract: A decoding apparatus is provided with a decoder for receiving plural bit streams and decoding the respective bit streams to output decoded bit streams, and a decoding state holder for saving and restoring plural states of the decoder. The decoder selects a bit stream to be a target of decoding, from among the plural bit streams to be decoded, decodes the selected bit stream, performs saving and restoration of its state into/from the decoding state holder, outputs plural decoding results to the corresponding destinations, and completes a series of the processes mentioned above within a predetermined period of time corresponding to each bit stream. Therefore, the plural bit streams can be decoded apparently at the same time, by using a single decoder.

Abstract: A sound processing method and apparatus are provided, which are capable of performing sound processing on input audio signals containing a plurality of signal components being different in desired sound processing conditions, in a manner that allows natural sound to be reproduced. An input audio signal of at least one system is separated into a plurality of separated signal components, and each signal component of at least part of the plurality of separated signal components is subjected to individual sound processing according to the signal component, and the plurality of separated signal components are outputted as at least one audio signal after each signal component of the at least part thereof is subjected to the individual sound processing. The plurality of separated signal components are synthesized into a synthesized audio signal, which is then outputted, or alternatively, the plurality of separated signal components are outputted separately as audio signals.

Abstract: A cell according to the present invention comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte solution, and an outer casing, wherein the outer casing comprises a valve plate 30 having a thickness, an annular-shaped break groove 4 formed on the valve plate, and one or more of break aiding grooves 1 in the inner area of the break groove, and wherein the break aiding groove comprises such configurations that remaining thickness of the valve plate at the break aiding groove is thicker than remaining thickness of the valve plate at the break groove, and at least one end of the break aiding groove is connected with the break groove. In a cell provided with a valve plate which is a safety valve 9 comprising the break groove and the break aiding groove, the safety valve operates smoothly and releases a gas inside the cell quickly, and resistance to dropping impact is improved.

Abstract: A data transfer apparatus according to the present invention has; a DMAC and another DMAC which transfer data by direct memory access among a plurality of buses; a command queue which holds, as a queue, commands for instructing the data transfer; a bus information obtainment unit which obtains the commands from the command queue; a grouping unit which groups the held commands, based on a source and a destination designated in each of the obtained commands; a schedule unit which decides an order of issuing the commands sequentially from a group having more command, as a priority; and a selector which selects a command to be issued according to the decided order.

Abstract: A sound apparatus includes: a sound output that forms sound waves having opposite phases in a front direction and a rear direction, respectively; a front microphone that collects the sound wave formed in the front direction; a rear microphone that collects the sound wave formed in the rear direction; and a signal processor that combines the signal collected by the front microphone and the signal collected by the rear microphone and outputs the resultant signal.

Abstract: An electric appliance monitoring system that can report an operational state of an electric appliance includes a monitoring part and a transmission part. The monitoring part monitors the operational state of the electric appliance and outputs a detection signal to the transmission part. The transmission part transmits a signal corresponding to the detection signal output from the monitoring part.

Abstract: A media processing apparatus includes an input/output processing unit that performs input/output processing that is asynchronously caused by external factors and a decode processing unit that operates in parallel with the input/output processing unit and mainly performs decode processing for a data stream stored in a memory. The input/output processing receives an asynchronous input of a data stream from outside, stores the data stream into the memory, and supplies a data stream stored in the memory to the decode processing unit. The decode processing unit includes a sequential processing unit and a routine processing unit. The sequential processing unit performs header analysis for compressed video data in the data stream and a complete decode for compressed audio data in the data stream. Based on the results of the header analysis, the routine processing unit performs all of the decoding of the compressed video data aside from the header analysis.

Abstract: A processor for sequentially executing a plurality of programs using a plurality of register value groups stored in a memory that correspond one-to-one with the programs.

Abstract: A cell according to the present invention comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode, an electrolyte solution, and an outer casing, wherein the outer casing comprises a valve plate 30 having a thickness, an annular-shaped break groove 4 formed on the valve plate, and one or more of break aiding grooves 1 in the inner area of the break groove, and wherein the break aiding groove comprises such configurations that remaining thickness of the valve plate at the break aiding groove is thicker than remaining thickness of the valve plate at the break groove, and at least one end of the break aiding groove is connected with the break groove. In a cell provided with a valve plate which is a safety valve 9 comprising the break groove and the break aiding groove, the safety valve operates smoothly and releases a gas inside the cell quickly, and resistance to dropping impact is improved.

Abstract: A cell safety valve which has a thin valve plate formed on a sheet-shaped sealing plate for sealing the cell such that if the inner pressure of the cell exceeds a predetermined value, the valve plate breaks to release a gas in the cell to the outside, in which the valve plate has a dome-shaped dome portion formed thereon and, at its middle or near it, a break groove formed for facilitating the breaking of the valve. By this construction, it is possible to prevent the electrolyte from leaking while reducing the cell-to-cell difference in the operating pressure of the safety valve and ensuring a sufficient open area at the time of the operations of the safety valve.

Abstract: An electric appliance monitoring system that can report an operational state of an electric appliance includes a monitoring part and a transmission part. The monitoring part monitors the operational state of the electric appliance and outputs a detection signal to the transmission part. The transmission part transmits a signal corresponding to the detection signal output from the monitoring part.

Abstract: A time-scale modification method or apparatus performs time-scale modification (i.e., compression or expansion with respect to time) on original audio signals having waveforms. Adjacent wave segments are divided and cut from the waves of the original audio signals by various lengths. A certain number of samples are thinned out from each of the adjacent waveform segments to provide a reduced amount of data. Calculations are performed on the reduced amount of data to sequentially produce similarities between the adjacent wave segments in response to the various lengths. The similarities are evaluated to determine a length that provides a best similarity within the various lengths as a basic period. The waves of the original audio signals are divided and cut into two waves by the basic period. Time-scale modification is effected on the two waves to produce a mixed wave.

Abstract: A decoding apparatus is provided with a decoder for receiving plural bit streams and decoding the respective bit streams to output decoded bit streams, and a decoding state holder for saving and restoring plural states of the decoder. The decoder selects a bit stream to be a target of decoding, from among the plural bit streams to be decoded, and decodes the selected bit stream, performs saving and restoration of its state into/from the decoding state holder, outputs plural decoding results to the corresponding destinations, and completes a series of processes mentioned above within a predetermined period of time corresponding to each bit stream. Therefore, the plural bit streams can be decoded apparently at the same time, using a single decoder.

Abstract: A media processing apparatus includes an input/output processing unit that performs input/output processing that is asynchronously caused by external factors and a decode processing unit that operates in parallel with the input/output processing unit and mainly performs decode processing for a data stream stored in a memory. The input/output processing receives an asynchronous input of a data stream from outside, stores the data stream into the memory, and supplies a data stream stored in the memory to the decode processing unit. The decode processing unit includes a sequential processing unit and a routine processing unit. The sequential processing unit performs header analysis for compressed video data in the data stream and a complete decode for compressed audio data in the data stream. Based on the results of the header analysis, the routine processing unit performs all of the decoding of the compressed video data aside from the header analysis.

Abstract: A cell safety valve which has a thin valve plate formed on a sheet-shaped sealing plate for sealing the cell such that if the inner pressure of the cell exceeds a predetermined value, the valve plate breaks to release a gas in the cell to the outside, in which the valve plate has a dome-shaped dome portion formed thereon and, at its middle or near it, a break groove formed for facilitating the breaking of the valve.

Abstract: A music system is constructed by a transmitter for transmitting performance information and a receiver for receiving the performance information so as to reproduce music performance. In the transmitter, a first packet encoder packetizes the performance information so as to sequentially form a primary packet of the performance information. A second packet encoder packetizes state information so as to form a secondary packet of the state information in correspondence with the primary packet. The state information indicates a proper operation state of a channel defined by the protocol of Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A packet multiplexer transmits the primary packet together with the secondary packet by multiplexing so as to ensure proper reproduction of the music performance by means of a channel provided in the receiver. In the receiver, a packet demultiplexer separates the primary packet and the secondary packet from each other.