Abstract: The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound having an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof, is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of narcolepsy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound having an orexin type 2 receptor agonist activity. A compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof, is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of narcolepsy.

Abstract: A game apparatus as a video reproduction controlling apparatus includes a CPU, and the CPU executes a reproduction control of a DVD. In the middle of reproducing the DVD, a content such as an video, a voice, etc. are reproduced. In a case that a reproduction operation such as pause, reproduction, fast reverse, fast forward, heading, etc. is not prohibited, in response to an instruction of the reproduced screen displayed on the monitor with a controller, an operation panel for reproduction operation is displayed. On the other hand, while a menu is reproduced or in a case that a screen button is displayed in accordance with the reproduction, the reproduction operation is prohibited, and even if the reproduced screen is instructed with the controller, the operation panel is not displayed.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including a semiconductor substrate and a lower surface electrode in which an aluminum containing layer, a titanium layer, a nickel layer, and a nickel oxidation-prevention layer are laminated in order from a semiconductor substrate side, wherein the titanium layer of the lower electrode is formed by sputtering in an atmosphere of a partial pressure of oxygen being equal to or less than 5×10?6 Pa.

Abstract: The present teachings provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including a semiconductor substrate and a lower surface electrode in which an aluminum containing layer, a titanium layer, a nickel layer, and a nickel oxidation-prevention layer are laminated in order from a semiconductor substrate side, wherein the titanium layer of the lower electrode is formed by sputtering in an atmosphere of a partial pressure of oxygen being equal to or less than 5×10?6 Pa.

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a CPU, and a selection screen including a plurality of kinds of items for allowing a player to select is displayed. The selection screen is a roulette type of display, for example, so that a display proportion of each item may be set based on an ability value of a character, a proceeding situation of a game or a support voltage of a virtual audience that reflects a play content, for example, and as the item, kinds of games, a rule, an event, etc. This roulette is rotated and suspended in response to an operation of the player. Furthermore, one item is determined when the roulette is suspended, and a game process is executed according to the item.

Abstract: An electronic circuit formed by removing only a baseboard from an electronic module. The electronic circuit may be formed by providing a baseboard made of a water-soluble material, applying a water-soluble polymer as an insulating material to the baseboard, and forming an electronic module by mounting electronic parts to wires formed on the baseboard. The formation of the electronic circuit may also include removing the baseboard from the electronic module by dissolving the baseboard in water and deforming and resin-encapsulating the electronic module, which includes the electronic parts and wires in the state of lacking the baseboard.

Abstract: A game apparatus as a video reproduction controlling apparatus includes a CPU, and the CPU executes a reproduction control of a DVD. In the middle of reproducing the DVD, a content such as an video, a voice, etc. are reproduced. In a case that a reproduction operation such as pause, reproduction, fast reverse, fast forward, heading, etc. is not prohibited, in response to an instruction of the reproduced screen displayed on the monitor with a controller, an operation panel for reproduction operation is displayed. On the other hand, while a menu is reproduced or in a case that a screen button is displayed in accordance with the reproduction, the reproduction operation is prohibited, and even if the reproduced screen is instructed with the controller, the operation panel is not displayed.

Abstract: According to a game system and a storage medium having stored therein a game program of the present invention, among a plurality of game machines communicably connected to each other, a game machine 10a acting as a card reader machine reads card data and sends the card data to a game machine 10b. Game machines 10b to 10d compete against each other in a game and the card data is sent only to a specific game machine(s) 10 based on game results. That is, an amusing game is provided which uses card data to be sent as special prize data which is given only to a specific player(s).

Abstract: According to a game system and a storage medium having stored therein a game program of the present invention, among a plurality of game machines communicably connected to each other, a game machine 10a acting as a card reader machine reads card data and sends the card data to a game machine 10b. Game machines 10b to 10d compete against each other in a game and the card data is sent only to a specific game machine(s) 10 based on game results. That is, an amusing game is provided which uses card data to be sent as special prize data which is given only to a specific player(s).

Abstract: In a game machine and a storage medium having a game program stored therein of the present invention, the concept of audience's voltage is introduced as the state of a third party into a competitive sports game in a virtual game space. The third party is differentiated from the athletes of both teams, i.e., the subjects of the competitive sports game. The relationship between the athletes and audience is allowed to be involved in the development of the game. By increasing the audience's voltage, a player of the game machine is allowed to play a different game (i.e., a bonus game), which will with a high probability result in granting the player an advantage in the game. Thus, the enjoyment arising from playing the competitive game is enhanced.

Abstract: A game apparatus includes a CPU, and in this game apparatus, a selection screen including a plurality of kinds of items for allowing a player to select is displayed. The selection screen is a roulette, for example, a display proportion of each item is set based on an ability value of a character, a proceeding situation of a game or a support voltage of a virtual audience that reflects a play content, and etc., for example, and as the item, kinds of games, a rule, an event, and etc., are displayed. This roulette is rotated, and suspended in response to an operation of the player. Furthermore, one item instructed at a time that the roulette is suspended is determined, and a game process is executed according to the item.