Abstract: A surfa e prote tive film for transparent onductive films is provided that does not demonstrate large curling after a transparent conductive film with the surface protective film attached thereon is introduced in a heating process of about 150° C.

Abstract: A contact element (11) for an electrical plug connection is to be designed in such a way that it remains functionally stable even under unfavorable operating conditions. The contact element (11) has a contact inner part (12) which is regionally covered by a contact outer part (13). The contact inner part (12) includes a center section, which is able to rebound axially, on which cutouts (24) having a precise axial first dimension (26) are formed. Able to be inserted into the cutouts (24) are molded members (27), which have a precise second dimension (29), of the contact outer part (13) so as to form stops (32) which limit the axial mobility of the center section (22) to 100-200 &mgr;m.

Abstract: A vehicle trailer male electrical connector 10, especially for use with a vehicle tracking or data logging system and which having an array of connector pins 11-17 for interconnecting electrical power between a vehicle trailer and tractor unit, and which includes an electrical switch 43 in an open or closed condition, and which is changed to the other of said open and closed conditions by engagement with a female connector on a tractor unit. The switch 43 is operated by one of said connector pins 11-17 which is axially displaceable on contact with the female connector.

Abstract: It is an object of this invention to make the amounts of liquid discharged from the nozzles of a liquid discharge head uniform. To achieve this object, there is provided a liquid discharge apparatus for discharging a liquid to a medium using a liquid discharge head having a plurality of nozzles for discharging the liquid, characterized by comprising a discharge amount changing device which can change the amounts of liquid discharged from the respective nozzles of the liquid discharge head independently of each of the plurality of nozzles, the discharge amount changing device including a voltage control device which can change a driving voltage value of a driving pulse to be supplied to each of the plurality of nozzles.

Abstract: An electro-dynamic loudspeaker is typically provided with a diaphragm mounted to a frame in tension. The diaphragm is provided with a plurality of electrical traces that are disposed within a magnetic field of a plurality of magnets that are mounted to the frame. Electric current applied to the circuit causes electric current to pass through the wiring that interacts with the magnetic field of the magnets to thereby cause vibration of the diaphragm that causes the sound generated by the electro-dynamic loudspeaker. Electrical connector arrangements and methods are provided for connecting the electric circuit of the diaphragm to a power amplifier.

Abstract: An explosion proof electrical system comprises a rigid outer casing (2), with at least one rigid internal wall (4, 5) dividing the inside of the casing (2) into at least two chambers (3). Adjacent chambers (3) communicate via an aperture (7), with electrical equipment (8) being contained in each chamber (3). The electrical equipment (8) is interconnected via electrical connections (10) passing through the or each aperture (7). The outer casing (2) and the or each rigid internal walls (4, 5) are made of a substantially non-conductive material, or of a conductive material in which case the casing and/or walls is/are coupled to ground potential.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ‘add-on’ device for imparting voice/sound features to a standard cable modem. A proprietary communication protocol is disclosed, which allows the add-on device and the cable modem to communicate with each other in a way that mimics the behavior of an EMTA device. The add-on device has an outline that is adapted to the outline of the cable modem, and it is mechanically secured to the cable modem by utilizing the original HFC connection of the cable modem. In order to enhance the functionality of a cable modem, the cable modem is upgraded by replacing its original software package by an upgrade software package, thereby allowing logical communication between the upgraded cable modem and the add-on device, for exchanging composite data between them.

Abstract: A cooking process which demonstrates improved cooking efficiency of foodstuffs, improves the quality of such food and enhances the safety of food for consumption by mammals, especially humans. The process utilizes a treatment of foodstuff with an aqueous ozone solution combined with a cooking process to provide a synergistic effect on the killing rates of microorganisms as well as a reduction of the level of microorganisms on and in such foodstuffs. The method comprises sanitizing/disinfecting the foodstuff using an aqueous solution containing an effective amount of ozone, which comprises forming an aqueous solution of ozone, and contacting the foodstuff with the aqueous solution, and subsequently subjecting the foodstuff to a cooking process. The foodstuff is generally contacted with the aqueous solution for a time sufficient to substantially sanitize or disinfect the foodstuff. Optionally, the foodstuff may be packaged before or after the cooking process.

Abstract: A switching power supply unit which contains a secondary battery for backup and a circuit for controlling the charging and discharging of the secondary battery in its enclosure and which properly manages the charging and discharging of the secondary battery. A switching power supply circuit includes a rectifying and smoothing circuit for smoothing alternating-current input from commercial power supply Vin at normal operation time, a battery pack charged by a DC-DC converter which can continuously output a predetermined direct-current power supply voltage for supplying power supply voltage to the DC-DC converter at the time of a stoppage in alternating-current input, a charging circuit section for controlling the charging and discharging of the battery pack, and a charging and discharging control circuit. The battery pack and circuits, such as the DC-DC converter, are mounted in the same unit enclosure.

Abstract: A buffer of reduced size includes a logic gate to raise the potential level of input digital data having a first logic level to a potential equal to a low power supply potential, and to produce intermediate data if a validation signal is active. The buffer also includes a tristate inverter to produce output data, at an output, that are logically inverse to the intermediate data if the validation signal is active and having its output at high impedance if otherwise. Such a buffer is particularly useful as an output buffer for contact cards using a power supply potential different from a potential powering a reader with which the card communicates.

Abstract: A photographing apparatus is capable of data communication with equipment connected to the photographing apparatus via a communication cable and capable of supplying power to the equipment via the communication cable. The apparatus includes: a connecting section for connecting the communication cable; a connection detecting section for detecting connection of the communication cable to the connecting section; a recognizing section for recognizing that a photographing process is under operation; and a power supply controller for controlling power supply to the communication cable. Wherein, when the connection detecting section has detected that the communication cable is connected to the connection section and the recognizing section has recognized that the photographing process is under operation, the power supply controller controls not to supply power to the communication cable.

Abstract: The isolation of at least one water soluble glycoside comprising an aromatic moiety group conjugated to mono-, di-, and trisaccharides from hop plant parts other than hop cones is disclosed. A glycoside preparation made by extraction of hop plant leaves with an aqueous alcohol was discovered to confer a pleasant grape flavor to the beer to which the glycoside preparation was added. The glycoside composition of the glycoside preparation made from aqueous alcohol-extracted hop plant leaves was found to differ from a similar preparation made from hop cones.

Abstract: The present invention provides a probe card comprising a substrate and an external connection terminal located on substrate, wherein external connection terminal 1 is separated from a body of substrate by conductors attached to the substrate, whereby the waiting time due to dielectric absorption can be constantly shortened, and the steady-state leakage current can be stably reduced, thereby enhancing the accuracy of measuring microcurrents and determining microcurrent fluctuations for semiconductor wafer testing devices.

Abstract: According to the invention, the common control device (26) for the power and interconnection contactors (9, 10, 11) is a programmable computer operating according to a truth table, without prior checking of the state of said contactors, and, with each interconnection contactor (11) there is associated a device (25) able to prevent the closure of said contactor if its contact terminals (11a, 11b) are simultaneously energized.

Abstract: A distributed terminator for terminating a transmission line linking a plurality of integrated circuits. The terminator comprises a plurality of resistors and a capacitor that is usually an ESD structure. The values of the resistors are such that the reflection co-efficient of the combined termination is lower across the bandwidth of the signal being transmitted than a reflection coefficient with a termination using resistors in the same topology where the effective value of the resistors is equal to the line impedance.

Abstract: A plug-in connecting element is used in optoelectrical devices or subassemblies that have optical components and electrical components, and also in a plug-in connector having two plug-in connecting elements of this type. The plug-in connecting element has in a basic body, at least one electrical interface and at least one optical interface, which can be jointly connected in a pluggable manner to a matching plug-in connecting element. The plug-in connecting element is distinguished by the fact that electrical and optical paths are combined by the integration of an electrical interface and an optical interface in one plug-in connecting element.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical unit comprising a mounting device (3, 4) for fastening the unit to a supporting element (2), e.g. to a mounting rail (2), and at least one insulation piercing connecting device (7) provided with an insulation piercing element (8) and with a holding element (9). The insulation piercing element (8) and holding element (9) can move in relation to one another. When the unit is fastened to the supporting element (2), a conductor (12) can be inserted into the holding element (9). This enables said conductor to be looped through the holding element (9). The conductor (12) can be clamped by transferring the insulation piercing element (8) and holding element (9) into a closed position.

Abstract: A system for providing power to a local area network LAN connected device via spare wire pairs from a phantom feed LAN, the system comprising a first connector for connecting to the LAN connected device; a second connector for connecting to a LAN hub; and means for redirecting current from signaling wires of said second connector to at least one spare wire pair of said first connector.

Abstract: Various service port configurations for the transfer of fluids, gases and electricity between a service terminal and a vehicle are provided. The service port includes a receptacle and a controller. The receptacle includes a clamp and a clamp actuator for actuating the clamp; a service exchange interface in between the clamp; and sensors inside the receptacle and configured to monitor the position of a plug inside the receptacle. The controller is connected to the sensors and the actuator, and monitors the sensors. When a sensor detects that a plug is in position for engagement, the controller instructs the clamp actuator to move the clamp until the plug is clamped with sufficient force to enable a service to be exchanged. The receptacle and the plug are couplable to either the service port or a vehicle and a service terminal, and both are implementable at a multiplicity of locations on a vehicle.

Abstract: A multi-parameter tool assembly provides for monitoring of one or more parameters, such as those relating to water quality. As part of the tool assembly, a sensor head is configured to receive and electrically interconnected with a plurality of interchangeable sensor head components. The sensor head components are specially configured to provide for the removal and insertion out of sensors through the application of a linear force. The housing for the tool assembly, which may include a plurality of layers, is further configured for simplified assembly with the sensor head and other components through the use of at least one radially compressive sealing device. The assembly is further connectable to a communications network wherein signals may be exchanged with one or more remote locations.

Abstract: A sensor head component is configurable as an accessory for performing various functions on other sensor head components interconnected in a sensor head of a monitoring tool assembly. Certain sensor head components may benefit from the performance of such functions as removable of debris from particular surfaces as well as calibration processes. To perform these functions, an accessory is configurable to include a body portion with a motor positioned therein. Connectable to the motor may be an accessory arm which includes at least one element connected thereto for performing the particular function. When activated, the motor manipulates the accessory arm such that the element moves within a target area and performs the particular function upon at least one of the sensor head components.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ecology connection point which is a connection and transit site of information communication such as a telephone and an ISDN utilizing natural energy and provided by an Internet provider, comprising a server facility which carries out connection and relay of information communication, a gas station facility which refuels and charges vehicles, and a natural energy converting facility which converts natural energy such as solar energy and wind power energy into electric power.

Abstract: A cable management system (20) is provided including a rack (22) for holding telecommunications equipment (24), and a ribcage cable support member (60) along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs (116, 118). The ribs each include cable retention tabs (124). A plurality of spools (70) are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes (82) through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided. Resilient plastic edge protectors (150) may be fitted onto the ribs (119). The ribs may be shaped to provide integral edge protection.

Abstract: An automatic wire organizing apparatus for organizing wires (20) of a cable (2) in a predetermined pattern, comprises an organizing device (1) defining a plurality of slots (11) therein. The apparatus further includes a motor (B), a programmed controller (A), a pick-up device (3), a transport device (5, 6) and a conductive cutting blade (4) electrically connected to the controller.

Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention provide efficiency and accuracy for use of plug-ins by installing server-specific plug-ins. Server-specific plug-ins are installed with unique identification, such as MIME types, referencing a specific server so that the plug-in may work in conjunction with that server. In this manner, similar plug-ins installed from different servers can automatically work specifically with its compatible server, thereby increasing flexibility, accuracy and ease of use while reducing ambiguity. As a result, a browser accessing a specific type of data, such as a MIME type, will automatically be directed to the correct server without significant reworking of the system. The decision where to route the activation request may be made in response to the MIME type of the plug-in that was installed.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a system connection adapter and a terminal device, which allow a function which is newly developed and added by a maker on a system A to be handled on an open system B even in the case where the system A which is an existing system for supervising and controlling such as an air conditioning apparatus and a lighting apparatus installed in a building or at home is connected with the open system B which is made up by using a protocol different from that used by the system A. This allows for ease in expanding functions. According to the system connection adapter, a conventional command, which is the original of the system A, and therefore not specified in the open system B and has no correspondence available, is added with a frame header B by a frame encapsulation and decapsulation means, and transmitted in its original form.

Abstract: A process for bonding two distinct substrates that integrate microsystems, including the steps of forming micro-integrated devices in at least one of two substrates using micro-electronic processing techniques and bonding the substrates. Bonding is performed by forming on a first substrate bonding regions of deformable material and pressing the substrates one against another so as to deform the bonding regions and to cause them to react chemically with the second substrate. The bonding regions are preferably formed by a thick layer of a material chosen from among aluminum, copper and nickel, covered by a thin layer of a material chosen from between palladium and platinum. Spacing regions ensure exact spacing between the two wafers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a field emission display constructed using an array of fibers and an orthogonal array of emitter electrodes. Each fiber in the fiber array contains an extraction electrode, spacer, a high voltage electrode and a phosphor layer. The array of emitter electrodes consists of carbon nanotube emitters attached to conductive electrodes. The emitter electrodes are separated using non-conductive fibers. A getter material in the form of a wire is placed within the array of emitter electrodes to maintain a high vacuum within the display.

Abstract: A method for planarizing a circuit board, has a step of fixing a circuit board having wiring layers on both sides to a board having a flat surface through an adhesive layer, wherein said circuit board is pressed from above by a flat member on fixing thereof.

Abstract: An electronic component 1-1 and a circuit formation article 6-1 are bonded together with a bonding material 5 containing resin interposed therebetween. In a state that bumps 2 of an electronic-component bonding region 6a-1 and electrodes 7 of the circuit formation article are in mutual electrical contact, the electronic component and the circuit formation article are thermocompression-bonded to each other by a bonding-material flow regulating member 303 of the electronic-component bonding region under regulation of flow of the bonding material toward a peripheral portion, of the electronic-component bonding region, so that the bonding material is cured.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment comprises a rack with frames that facilitates easy installation of rack mount servers. Each frame consolidates the individual power receptacles into a single line cord by offering individual power control over each installed server. Each frame further consolidates the individual K/V/M connections into a concentrator switch embedded in the frame itself. This presents the user with a single K/V/M connection that is switchable between the installed servers via a user interface. Also included is a USB hub connecting all servers to a common USB interface. Alternatively, network, serial, and parallel ports can also be included.

Abstract: A method for controlling electronics across an RF barrier is disclosed. The method comprises a serial data control method that requires a limited number of signals passing through an RF barrier and does not require a free running clock. This method uses a processor with an associated serial data control bus that is located external to the RF chamber. An address dependent form of the serial bus passes through an interface to the RF cavity. The processor uses the serial bus to control electronics inside the RF cavity. The control method uses a minimum number of signals passing through the interface to the RF cavity, thereby preserving the RF isolation of the RF cavity from the external environment.

Abstract: The present invention enables the use of a single passive socket for multiple types of flash media cards. The present invention provides this by implementing circuitry with a detection scheme (1410, 1610) that notifies a host controller of the type of media card that has been inserted. The form factors and detection scheme can be designed to meet PCMCIA CardBus Plus standards.

Abstract: A package for opto-electrical components includes a casing having a chamber, and an optical feed-through between the chamber and the casing exterior. At least one board or tile adapted to carry opto-electrical components is in the chamber. The board or tile creates a solid mechanical structure with the casing while providing electrical ohmic connections with a set of electrical connections on the casing. The board or tile is from of an assortment of boards or tiles of different types.

Abstract: An opening portion is provided in a connecting portion of a flexure blank, an opening end portion of an insulating base layer is coated with a conductive member without exposing the opening end portion of the insulating base layer in the connecting portion, and a lower surface of the conductive member of the opening portion in the connecting portion of the flexure blank is structured such as to form the same surface as the lower surface of the insulating base layer.

Abstract: A pin configured to be disposed within a probe is provided. The probe may be configured to measure a property of a conductive layer. The pin may include a contact surface which may be substantially planar. The pin may also include a first portion extending from the contact surface. A cross-sectional area of the first portion, in a direction substantially parallel to the contact surface, may be substantially equal to a surface area of the contact surface across a length of the first portion. A system configured to measure a property of a conductive layer is also provided. The system may include a mounting device and at least two probes coupled to the mounting device. The probes may be configured to measure the property of a conductive layer. In addition, the mounting device may be configured such that one of the probes may contact the conductive layer during measurement.

Abstract: A device for connecting and insulating a thermal protector for electrical winding of motors, comprising a tray-like shell (11) made of a plastic material, which contains the protector (12) and is provided with one or more terminals (13) for electrical contact with the power supply of the motor (15) to which it is applied; the contacts (13) protrude from the shell (11), which has one or more tabs (22) and locators (21) which are applied by anchoring, in suitable and complementary regions of the spools (35) of the windings (14) of the motor (15) enclosed in a plastic cover (16).

Abstract: A system for powering and charging a mobile communication device includes a processing device, a rechargeable battery, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, and a charging subsystem. The rechargeable battery is configured to supply power to the processing device. The USB interface is configured to connect to a USB port via a USB cable. The charging subsystem is coupled to the USB interface, and is configured to charge the rechargeable battery using power received from the USB interface.

Abstract: A multifunctional crystal unit in which in the same container constituted by a container body having a recess therein and a cover, a plurality of crystal blanks are hermetically encapsulated. In the container, the crystal blanks are respectively held in different spaces, which are isolated from one another by a shielding member. Hereby, respective crystal blanks are electrically shielded from one another. As the plurality of crystal blanks, a crystal blank of AT cut for generating a communication frequency signal, and a tuning fork type crystal blank for generating a clock signal are preferably used.

Abstract: A multimaster bus system includes a bus for connecting to devices connected thereto and a bus controller that controls the bus and/or the bus grant. The multimaster bus system includes providing the bus with data and/or signals paths. The bus controller can alter statically and/or dynamically the course of these paths. Such a multimaster bus system enables several connections to be simultaneously established in the easiest possible way and between the devices connected thereto.

Abstract: An electrical connector system, comprising: an electrical connector; a plurality of wires extending from the connector and arranged in a plurality of twisted pairs; and an insert separating the wires defining each of the twisted pairs. A method of reducing cross-talk in an electrical connector system that produces an unwanted cross-talk, comprising the steps of: providing an electrical connector with a plurality of wires extending therefrom and arranged in a plurality of twisted pairs; providing an insert; placing the insert between the wires defining each of the twisted pairs. The insert causes the wires to produce a compensating cross-talk that offsets the unwanted cross-talk.

Abstract: A connection device comprises a first physical device, a first device driver layer, a first interface abstraction layer, in which is embedded a first software support layer, a data core, a second interface abstraction layer, in which is embedded a second software support layer, a second device driver layer and a second physical device. A command and control module is connected to each of the physical devices and to the data core. Data and commands passing from the first device driver layer to the data core are removed of protocol-dependent information.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electronic parts and a method of mounting electronic parts capable of effectively performing image capturing at the time of position recognition of the electronic parts. In the apparatus, when images of electronic parts are taken for position recognition of the parts in the mounting of a plurality of the electronic parts held by a mounting head on a circuit board, it is adapted such that pixel signals are output only from specific pixels that are necessary. More specifically, pixel selecting information for allowing image signals to be selectively output from a plurality of specific pixels of photodetecting section 10 of a CMOS area sensor is generated based on mounting schedule data 16C related to a mounting sequence of the electronic parts and part data of the electronic parts stored in data storage 16. Pixel selector 11 is operated in accordance with the pixel selecting information and thus the image signals are output from the selected specific pixels.

Abstract: An improved circuit for splitting or for joining radio-frequency powers, having a main line (7) which is connected between an input port (1) and a first output port (3), and having a branch line (11) which branches off from the main line at a branching point (9) and leads to a second output port (5), is distinguished in that a compensating element (61) is provided which, in particular, is adjustable or can be fitted and removed differently, and which can be varied, varying the capacitance of at least one capacitor (C1, C2, C3) which is connected in the branch line (11), and/or varying the electrical length of a spur line (37) which is coupled to the branch line (11), such that the change in the magnitude of the power which is tapped off also makes it possible to compensate at the same time for the resistance change which is caused by the change in the power split.

Abstract: There is provided a selective communication system of communications/satellite/terrestriallines in which three types of terminals of terrestrial terminals having interface only for terrestrial system, satellite terminals having interface only for terrestrial system and satellite/terrestrial terminals having both interfaces for satellite system and terrestrial system are available and allows a group broadcast communication and selection of transmission route for broadcast communication in consideration of not only transmission time but also communication cost and the quality of lines. The system has a structure including above three kinds of terminals, and selects and changes transmission route based on destination included in the output signal, identifying information whether it is broadcast communication or one-to-one communication, and predetermined judgment condition for transmission route when data are transmitted from switchboard to these terminals.

Abstract: A hot-pluggable disk drive is supported on a carrier structure that is slidably and removably insertable rearwardly into a sheet metal cage portion of a computer system to releasably couple an SCA connector on the rear end of the drive to a corresponding electrical connector on a backplane structure within a rear interior portion of the cage. The carrier structure includes a base wall upon which the disk drive rests, and a pair of transverse side walls disposed on opposite side edge portions of the base wall. To substantially reduce self-induced, performance degrading operational vibration of the inserted drive about the rotational axis of its platter section, outward projections are formed on the opposite side wall portions of the carrier in a forwardly offset relationship with the rotational axis of the drive. As the drive is inserted into the cage, these projections slidingly engage and form an interference fit with inwardly bent opposing side wall portions of the cage.

Abstract: A connector for medical instruments has an elongated plate-like electrode provided in a socket connected to a plug of the medical instrument and extending in a moving operation direction in which the socket is connected to the medical instrument and an elongated plate-like electrode provided in the plug and extending in a moving operation direction in which the socket is connected. The connector further has an annular wall provided in the plug to surround the electrode of the plug.

Abstract: External fixation apparatus and method are disclosed for use in osteotomy and other medical procedures. The apparatus includes a stabilizing portion adapted to be externally coupled to an anterior portion of a tibial bone. The apparatus also includes an angulation portion adapted to be externally coupled to another anterior portion of the tibial bone and coupled to the stabilizing portion. The angulation portion may be selectively adjustable to angulate a portion of the tibial bone about an axis of rotation offset from a longitudinal axis of the tibial bone following an osteotomical procedure on the tibial bone. An osteotomy guide can be attached to the external fixation apparatus and used by a physician to create an osteotomy.

Abstract: A variable reluctance load cell for measuring the static or slowly fluctuating load, or tension, on devices is contained in a support tube. A sensor in the tube utilizes opposing C and I shaped magnetic cores attached to opposing ends of the support tube. A magnetic circuit is formed having an inductance defined by the size of the gap between the magnetic cores with the reluctance dominated by the gap. The sensor inductance is coupled with a fixed, predetermined capacitance in a resonant LC circuit, and the resonant frequency is a function of the gap. The sensor is in a cavity within the tube, and the cavity is sealed in a manner that prevents water or other damaging agents from entering the sensor. In this manner, mounting the sensor and tube to a static device and measuring the AC voltage at the sensor, the amount of load, or stress can be determined.

Abstract: An exit window for an electron beam emitter through which electrons pass in an electron beam includes an exit window foil having an interior and an exterior surface with a series of holes formed therethrough. A corrosion resistant layer having high thermal conductivity extends over the exterior surface and the holes of the exit window foil for resisting corrosion and increasing thermal conductivity. The layer extending over the holes of the exit window foil provide thinner window regions which allow easier passage of the electrons through the exit window.