Abstract: A control method of a second terminal which communicates with a partner of a communication by a first terminal. Fee information to calculate a fee per unit time of the communication by the first terminal is obtained. The fee information obtained is transmitted via a radio line to the second terminal which communicates with the partner of the communication by the first terminal. The fee information transmitted is received and the speech fee is calculated and displayed. The communication by the first terminal is held is subsequently restarted by a request from the second terminal.

Abstract: In order to provide an indication when it is necessary to exchange toner recovery container, an electrophotographic apparatus monitors the accumulated driving time of a toner supply drive unit, and a massage indicating "exchange the toner recovery container" is displayed at the time when a toner supply switch is operated under state in which the accumulated driving time exceeds a preset value.

Abstract: A toner supply control system of the electrophotographic apparatus which includes a developing unit 3 for developing with a developer composed of toner and carrier; a toner hopper 4 for storing the toner; a toner empty sensor 7 for detecting the remainder of toner in the toner hopper 4; and a toner supply drive unit 5 for conveying toner from the outside of the apparatus into the toner hopper 4. Toner is conveyed from the outside into the toner hopper 4 by driving the toner supply drive unit 5 over a predetermined period of time without stopping the operation of the electrophotographic apparatus when the toner empty sensor 7 detects over a predetermined period of time that the remainder of toner in the toner hopper 4 is small.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the flow rate of an intake air flowing through an air passage which communicates with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The apparatus includes a heat-generating resistor element disposed in the air passage for detecting the flow rate of the intake air in the air passage, and at least one protective member disposed on upstream and/or downstream side(s) of the heat-generating resistor element as viewed in an air flow direction in which the intake air flows through the air passage, so as to extend in a direction perpendicular to the air flow direction. The protective member(s) is/are formed of a water-absorptive porous material, and have a plurality of holes formed through the thickness thereof in the air flow direction.

Abstract: A detecting element for a thermal flow meter, which includes a support having a bearing surface, an electrically resistive body formed on the bearing surface of the support, an electrical conductor which is fixedly secured to the support by means of an adhesive, and an adhesive layer made of the adhesive. The conductor is electrically connected to the electrically resistive body through the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer consists essentially of a glass component and a metal component, such that the glass component has a larger volume than the metal component, and such that the glass and metal components are unevenly distributed in the adhesive layer.

Abstract: An atmosphere control system, including, a standard gas supplying device for supplying a gas of a determined composition, an oxygen concentration controlling device connected to the standard gas supplying device for adjusting oxygen concentration of the gas of the determined composition, an atmosphere holding device connected to the oxygen concentration controlling device for receiving the oxygen concentration adjusted gas, and an oxygen concentration measuring device arranged at the upstream side of the atmosphere holding device between the standard gas supplying device and the oxygen concentration controlling device or between the oxygen concentration controlling device and the atmosphere holding device or at the downstream side of the atmosphere holding device for measuring oxygen concentration in the gas at the position of the oxygen concentration measuring device is provided.

Abstract: A detection element including a cylindrical base body, an electric resistor formed on an outer peripheral surface of the base body, and lead wires attached to ends of the base body. The lead wires are electrically connected to the electric resistor. An electrically thick film is provided over end faces of the base body, an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface of the base body near each of the opposite ends of the base body, and the lead wires are electrically connected to the resistor at least through the electrically conductive thick film.

Abstract: A detecting element having desired values for electrical resistance and resistance temperature coefficient can be obtained in a simple manner by a method wherein an electrically conductive member is arranged on a substrate, a metal lead is fixed to the substrate in order to connect the electrically conductive member to an external circuit through the metal lead, and the electrically conductive member is subjected to a heat treatment. Specifically, an electrical current is passed through the electrically conductive member to heat the detecting element before completion to a predetermined temperature and to form a glass protecting film by the heat generation of the member itself.

Abstract: A detecting element for determining a parameter, including an electrically resistive body formed on a surface of a support, a conductor electrically connected to the resistive body, and a bonding member for securing the conductor to the support. The bonding member has a low-conductivity portion having a lower thermal conductivity than a remainder thereof, to minimize heat transfer from the resistive body to the conductor via the bonding member.

Abstract: A cushioning member comprising a cushioning layer, a heat insulating layer, and a dress covering is provided. The heat insulating layer is a laminate comprising (A) a flame-proofing layer and (B) a reinforcing layer, wherein the mainfibers of the flame-proofing layer (A) have a melting point of at least 300.degree. C., a specific gravity not higher than 1.6 g/cm.sup.3, and a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of at least 33 and the main fibers of the reinforcing layer (B) have a limiting oxygen index (LOI) smaller than 33 but not smaller than 25, a specific gravity not higher than 1.6 g/cm.sup.3, a tensile strength of at least 3.2 g/d, and a toxicity test value of at least 10.The cushioning member has a light weight and an easy moldability and also has heat insulating and flame-proofing characteristics capable of satisfying the fireproof regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition comprising (A) an epoxy resin, (B) an alicyclic or aromatic polycarboxylic acid anhydride, (C) 4-ketopimelic acid dilactone, and if necessary (D) a hardening accelerator can give a cured article having excellent properties such as elongation, flexibility, hardness, tensile strength, etc.

Abstract: A lactone of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-5 alkyl, obtained by decarboxylation condensation reaction of a saturated alicyclic 1,2-dicarboxylic acid anhydride, is a good curing agent for thermosetting resins.

Abstract: Tricyclo(5,2,1,O.sup. 2,6)-3-decene-8 (or 9)-ol is prepared by hydration of dicyclopentadiene using a heteropoly acid as a catalyst.