Abstract: In a remaining capacity notification device for notifying a user of a device of a remaining capacity of a secondary battery mounted in the device, a reliability level determination unit determines a reliability level of a state of charge (SOC) indicating the remaining capacity of the secondary battery that the user is to be notified of, on the basis of the slope of a SOC-open circuit voltage (OCV) curve of the secondary battery that corresponds to the SOC. A notification control unit performs control to cause the user to be notified of the remaining capacity of the secondary battery in a form of notification based on the reliability level of the SOC that has been determined.

Abstract: A travel route acquisition unit acquires a travel route of an electric vehicle. A weather information acquisition unit acquires weather information on the travel route. A route guidance information generation unit generates route guidance information based on the travel route thus acquired and the weather information thus acquired. When a low temperature area is present on the travel route, the travel route acquisition unit further acquires a different travel route, and the route guidance information generation unit generates route guidance information that recommends a travel route with few low temperature areas.

Abstract: A method of shaping a gasket on a separator without causing destruction and damage. A fuel battery separator gasket is shaped via a shaping of a sticking agent and a transfer of the sticking agent. During the shaping, the sticking agent to be the gasket is shaped on a flexible substrate having flexibility. During the transfer, the sticking agent shaped on the flexible substrate is transferred to one of a pair of separators facing each other with an electrolyte membrane provided in a fuel battery cell being interposed therebetween and each having a bead forming a flow path of fluid between the bead and the electrolyte membrane in close contact with the electrolyte membrane to shape the gasket.

Abstract: A winding method for an electric motor stator includes at a start of winding of the coil, a first step for forming a two-turn winding portion by winding a magnet wire upwardly around a pin for two turns; a second step, subsequent to the first step, for winding the magnet wire to cross the two-turn winding portion from an outside from an upper side to a lower side on a side surface of the pin opposite from the power supply terminal; and a third step, subsequent to the second step, for winding the magnet wire for a half turn above the two-turn winding portion and then guiding the magnet wire to the power supply terminal to be hooked on the bent back section.

Abstract: A stator for an electric motor includes: a stator core that includes a plurality of teeth on which insulating portions are provided; and a coil formed by winding a wire around each of the teeth. A lead-in opening and a lead-out opening are formed in insulating portions provided on an outside diameter side of the stator core. The lead-in opening leads in a crossover wire of the coil routed to an outer peripheral side of the insulating portions to the side of the teeth. The lead-out opening leads out the crossover wire of the coil from the side of the teeth to the outer peripheral side of the insulating portions. The length from an axial end portion of the stator core on an insulating portion side to the lead-in opening is different from the length from the axial end portion to the lead-out opening.

Abstract: A winding method for an electric motor stator includes at a start of winding of the coil, a first step for forming a two-turn winding portion by winding a magnet wire upwardly around a pin for two turns; a second step, subsequent to the first step, for winding the magnet wire to cross the two-turn winding portion from an outside from an upper side to a lower side on a side surface of the pin opposite from the power supply terminal; and a third step, subsequent to the second step, for winding the magnet wire for a half turn above the two-turn winding portion and then guiding the magnet wire to the power supply terminal to be hooked on the bent back section.

Abstract: A stator for an electric motor includes: a stator core that includes a plurality of teeth on which insulating portions are provided; and a coil formed by winding a wire around each of the teeth. A lead-in opening and a lead-out opening are formed in insulating portions provided on an outside diameter side of the stator core. The lead-in opening leads in a crossover wire of the coil routed to an outer peripheral side of the insulating portions to the side of the teeth. The lead-out opening leads out the crossover wire of the coil from the side of the teeth to the outer peripheral side of the insulating portions. The length from an axial end portion of the stator core on an insulating portion side to the lead-in opening is different from the length from the axial end portion to the lead-out opening.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a plurality of semiconductor chip portions is provided with respect to each reticle unit in a semiconductor wafer. Each of the semiconductor chip portions is provided with a first identification code generation circuit to generate a first identification code, and a switching circuit. The switching circuit controls connection with outside. Each of second identification code generation circuits is provided on dicing line areas within each reticle unit, and generates a second identification code to select the corresponding reticle unit. Coincidence detection circuits are provided on the dicing line areas. Each of the coincidence detection circuits determines whether or not the corresponding first and second identification codes and a chip select signal coincide with each other. Bus lines are provided on the dicing line areas. One ends of the bus lines are connected to the circuits, and the other ends are connected to test pads.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a plurality of semiconductor chip portions is provided with respect to each reticle unit in a semiconductor wafer. Each of the semiconductor chip portions is provided with a first identification code generation circuit to generate a first identification code, and a switching circuit. The switching circuit controls connection with outside. Each of second identification code generation circuits is provided on dicing line areas within each reticle unit, and generates a second identification code to select the corresponding reticle unit. Coincidence detection circuits are provided on the dicing line areas. Each of the coincidence detection circuits determines whether or not the corresponding first and second identification codes and a chip select signal coincide with each other. Bus lines are provided on the dicing line areas. One ends of the bus lines are connected to the circuits, and the other ends are connected to test pads.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making a unique activated smoke liquid solution for application to food that is to be dried. Treatment of food with this solution greatly improves the processing, cooking and/or physical characteristics of the dried food when it is later reconstituted and used. The unique activated smoke liquid solution is made from a special process which gives it the desired characteristics which, when properly applied before drying, result in improved quality of dried food when later reconstituted. By applying the unique smoke liquid solution according to the present invention, no soaking or immersion of the dried food products in water or liquid is necessary prior to processing or cooking. The resulting dried food immediately absorbs water for prompt processing or cooking; it has increased weight and volume; it has a prolonged shelf life; and it retains much of its original food texture after it is freeze-thawed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pre-drying manufacturing process and related equipment for application to food products that are to be dried that calls for a non- re-hydration or soaking treatment of the food prior to drying using a unique activated smoke liquid solution diluted with deep sea water. The treatment greatly improves the processing, cooking and/or physical characteristics of the dried food when it is later reconstituted and used. The unique activated smoke liquid solution is made from a special process which gives it the desired characteristics which, when properly applied before drying, result in improved quality of dried food when later reconstituted. The pre-drying food treatment apparatus may include spray or immersion equipment. The spray equipment may utilize inert gases that further contribute to improved characteristics in the treated food.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pre-drying manufacturing process and related equipment for application to food products that are to be dried that calls for a non-re-hydration or soaking treatment of the food prior to drying using a unique activated smoke liquid solution diluted with deep sea water. The treatment greatly improves the processing, cooking and/or physical characteristics of the dried food when it is later reconstituted and used. The unique activated smoke liquid solution is made from a special process which gives it the desired characteristics which, when properly applied before drying, result in improved quality of dried food when later reconstituted. The pre-drying food treatment apparatus may include spray or immersion equipment. The spray equipment may utilize inert gases that further contribute to improved characteristics in the treated food.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pre-drying manufacturing process and related equipment for application to food products that are to be dried that calls for a non- re-hydration or soaking treatment of the food prior to drying using a unique activated smoke liquid solution diluted with deep sea water. The treatment greatly improves the processing, cooking and/or physical characteristics of the dried food when it is later reconstituted and used. The unique activated smoke liquid solution is made from a special process which gives it the desired characteristics which, when properly applied before drying, result in improved quality of dried food when later reconstituted. The pre-drying food treatment apparatus may include spray or immersion equipment. The spray equipment may utilize inert gases that further contribute to improved characteristics in the treated food.

Abstract: The non-volatile memory device comprises a memory cell array, a block decoder, and a decode signal reading section. The memory cell array has a plurality of cell blocks. Each of the cell blocks is composed of a plurality of memory cells arranged roughly into a matrix pattern. Each memory cell has a floating gate to or from which electrons are injected or extracted to write or erase data. The block decoder receives a block address, and outputs a decode signal to select a cell block corresponding to the block address from the cell blocks. The memory cells of the selected block are erased simultaneously. When a control signal is inputted to the block decoder, the block decoder outputs the decode signal to select all the cell blocks for erasure of the memory cells of all the cell blocks simultaneously, irrespective of the block address. The decode signal reading section outputs the decode signal to the outside.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device having a memory cell array with a plurality of transistors (memory cells MC) disposed in a matrix form capable of electrically altering data. In writing data to a plurality of memory cells (MC), a write voltage (V.sub.pp ') is applied to the plurality of memory cells (MC) from a plurality of write circuits (7). The write voltage is generated by boosting an internal voltage (V.sub.CC) by a charge pump circuit (21). In writing data, one of the following methods is used. The plurality of write circuits (7) are sequentially activated by a write control circuit (20) at intervals of delayed timings. The operating point of each memory cell (transistor)(MC) is controlled by operating point control means so as to reduce a current. A capacitor is connected to the output side of the charge pump circuit, and a boosted write voltage is supplied via the capacitor to the write circuit.

Abstract: This apparatus selects a start-up mode of operation for controlling the compressor (1) at maximum speed only when the difference between the measured temperature of a room at the start of the operation and a target temperature is larger than a predetermined value. A normal mode of operation otherwise is selected for controlling the compressor (1) at a speed lower than maximum thus extending the life of the compressor (1).