Abstract: Metallic images of uniform quality can be formed on substrates having through-holes by a process using a positive type resist characterized by using as a coating solution for the substrate a solution of a photosensitive material of (a) at least one organic compound having at least one linkage of --M--M--M ).sub.n (M=Si, Ge or Sn; n=0, 1 or more) in the molecule or (b) a mixture of at least one organic compound (a) mentioned above and at least one photosensitizer, dissolved in a solvent such as a halogenated hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon, a heterocyclic compound, or a mixture thereof, followed by irradiation with an actinic light through a photomask and electroless plating.

Abstract: A visual information processing apparatus which processes image data produced by a TV camera to detect the change in image with the lapse of time. The visual information processing apparatus comprises a circuit which generates the data of coordinates X and Y that represent a scanning position on the image, a memory for storing a plurality of microprograms, a control circuit which addresses an initial instruction of a microprogram corresponding to the coordinate Y when the coordinate X reached a particular value that is specified by an external unit, and a unit for processing the image data from said TV camera in accordance with a microprogram that is read out from said memory, wherein the same microprograms are periodically read out by bringing least significant several bits among the binary data which represents the coordinate Y to correspond to an initial address of each of the microprograms.

Abstract: A light source for forming an optical path extending across a closed vessel and a light receiving unit for receiving light from the light source are disposed outside the closed vessel. A portion to have its temperature measured as lies in the closed vessel is provided with a temperature detecting device which consists of a temperature sensor and a light interceptive plate. The temperature sensor is formed to be downwardly convex by sticking two members of different coefficients of thermal expansion one over the other (the member of the larger coefficient of thermal expansion being arranged over the member of the smaller coefficient of thermal expansion). The light interceptive plate is arranged over the member of the larger coefficient of thermal expansion. When the portion to have its temperature measured has reached a predetermined temperature, the temperature sensor inverts the downwardly convex state into an upwardly convex state.

Abstract: A web splicing device for a cigarette making machine, includes a reservoir in which web is accumulated prior to splicing, and a suction brake acting on the web after it leaves the reservoir so as to tension the web, characterized in that there is an auxiliary suction brake, upstream of the first-mentioned suction brake, having a guide which during normal operation holds the web away from the auxiliary suction brake in view of the tension in the web, but allows the web to engage the auxiliary suction brake when the tension falls as a result of web being accumulated in the reservoir in preparation for splicing or for any other reason.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for controlling an electric motor, which comprises a plurality of detectors for detecting the operating conditions of an electric motor, a digital computing circuit for digitally operating on the detection signals from the detectors to produce various digital control amounts, reference register groups for storing the various digital control amounts or predetermined values as reference data, an instantaneous register group for storing a plurality of instantaneous data indicative of the instantaneous operating conditions of the electric motor, a comparison circuit for comparing the corresponding reference and instantaneous data for each stage, a circuit for storing the comparison result from the comparison circuit, an incrementer/decrementer for increasing or decreasing the instantaneous data by a unit value for each stage, and a stage counter for enabling the comparison circuit to compare the various reference data with the corresponding instantaneous data in a time-divisional m

Abstract: A light detector device comprises at least one pair made up of a light sensitive photodiode and a light signal reading MIS transistor switch. The pair is formed on an insulating substrate such as sapphire. The source region of the MIS transistor switch is contiguous with a photosensitive pn junction of the photodiode. The source, drain and channel regions of the MIS transistor switch reach the insulating substrate, thereby reducing the area of pn junction of the MIS transistor and hence the junction capacitance so that high signal output is available from the photodiode with high S/N ratio.

Abstract: Seismic prospecting method for determining the flank dip of subterranean layers with respect to the plane of a seismic profile, comprising sequentially transmitting acoustic waves with different directivity diagrams, recording the corresponding reflected waves, combining, according to a determined law, the transmitted acoustic intensities and, separately, values representative of the intensity of the reflected waves, in each of the directivity diagrams and comparing the results of said separate combinations.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of dimethyl terephthalate by the oxidation of p-xylene/methyl p-toluate mixtures, preferably with air, esterification of the resulting acid products, and recycling of the methyl p-toluate to the oxidation stage, employs an oxidation catalyst consisting of a combination of cobalt and manganese compounds. The concentration of manganese (Mn.sup.++) ranges between about 0.0001% and about 0.005% by weight.

Abstract: A data transfer system for use in a data processing system using a direct memory access mode of operation, which is equipped with a processor, a main memory and an input/output device. The data transfer system is characterized in that, when a group of data to be transferred exists in a plurality of areas of continuous addresses of the afore-mentioned memory, a table is provided in the afore-mentioned main memory with identifying information for each group of data indicative of the first address and the number of data items to be transferred from each area of continuous addresses.

Abstract: In typical error correction coding techniques for use in multilevel signalling schemes, such as M-level QAM signalling, the full data stream is encoded. In order to eliminate the need for such extensive coding while still allowing for accurate decisions as to the received data, the present system and method provide techniques for only encoding the lower significance bits of the multi-bit signal. The more significant bits are left uncoded. Accurate decisions are still possible in the majority of cases with this technique inasmuch as the most likely errors in uncoded transmission occur in deciding between adjacent received signal levels. These errors are eliminated by encoding the lower significance bits without the need for encoding the more significant bits.

Abstract: A complex type electrophotographic plate comprises a conductive support; a first layer, adhered to the support, of a charge generating material, said first layer having a thickness of 0.1 to 5 .mu.m; and a second layer, superposed on the first layer, of a homogeneous mixture of a charge transport material and an insulating, resinous binder therefor, said second layer having a thickness of 5 to 100 .mu.m and being substantially transparent to light of a wave length of 4200 to 8000 A; wherein said charge transport material is at least one member selected from the class consisting of nonionic compounds represented by the general formula: X--(CH.dbd.CH).sub.n Ar where X is a heterocyclic group selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## and Y is O or S, R is a lower alkyl group; the hetero ring may be substituted; n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2; and Ar is an aryl or substituted aryl group.The electrophotographic plate has a high light sensitivity and can be used in more than 10.sup.3 repetitions without fatigue.

Abstract: A code converting circuit of simple construction composed of an exclusive OR circuit and a flip-flop circuit is provided on each of transmitting and receiving sides of a digital data transmission system according to a differential phase shift keying system, to convert two consecutive errors on adjacent bits peculiar to the differential phase shift keying system into only an error on a single bit. As a result, it is not required to employ a code having an excellent error-correcting capacity in the digital data transmission system, and thus a high transmission efficiency is attained by the use of a code which is relatively deficient in error correcting capacity.

Abstract: An elevator control system comprises a control unit for controlling at least one elevator in accordance with a first group of programs and a second group of programs to impart a plurality of functions to the elevator and a fault detection means for detecting any fault in the functions. The control unit functions to stop the control of the elevator by the control unit when a fault due to a program of the first group which is essential to the operation of the elevator occurs, and when a fault due to a program of the second group occurs, the control units functions to bypass the control by the fault program and continue the operation of the elevator by the other programs.

Abstract: A motor vehicle, especially a truck, with a cooling device for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The cooling device comprises at least one heat exchanger which is mounted in an elevated position on top of or behind a cab of the vehicle. A liquid-collecting container is located at least beneath the heat exchanger of the cooling device to protect the vehicle occupants against scalding in the event the heat exchanger is damaged as in an accident.

Abstract: An iron-based sintered sliding product having improved contact fitness and resistance to wear, in which 0.1 to 3 wt. % free graphite and Fe--P--C ternary alloy phase of hardness MHv 300 to 850 having over 3% to 20% of area are dispersed into an iron-based matrix containing either one selected from 0.1 to 1 wt. % Sn and 0.1 to 1 wt. % Zn, and 1 to 10 wt. % Cu and 0.3 to 1 wt. % C. As a modified embodiment of the present invention, an alloy containing Fe--Mo as a main component may be dispersed into the iron-based matrix in place of the aforesaid Fe--P--C ternary alloy phase. Said Fe--P--C ternary alloy phase may be prepared by mixing a single metal element, Fe, C and P into the powdered raw material of the iron-based matrix. Alternatively, said Fe--P--C ternary alloy phase may be prepared by mixing Fe--P--C alloy powder into the powdered raw material of the iron-based matrix.

Abstract: A garage door operation control apparatus comprises a disc rotatable in interlocked relation with a door driving system, which disc actuates an upper limit switch and a lower limit switch at the door upper and lower limit positions respectively. The interlocked relation of the driving system and the disc may be cancelled thereby to adjust the responsive position of the limit switches.

Abstract: An audio frequency power amplifier circuit comprising a voltage detector for detecting the voltage between the gates of output MOS FETs in Class B push-pull connection, and a bias generator for applying a quiescent bias voltage to the MOS FETs. The bias voltages applied to the MOS FETs are changed in proportion to the output current in such a manner that the output MOS FET to be cut off is impressed with a substantially equal bias voltage in the absence of signal. In this way, the cut off of the push-pull transistor of Class B operation is prevented, thus preventing a switching distortion.

Abstract: A pair of disc-shaped members of magnetic material each having three through holes for passing the beams emitted from three electron guns R, G and B are arranged in parallel to each other within the glass neck of a color picture tube. An annular permanent magnet is provided on the outer surface of the glass neck at a position nearest to the outer periphery of each of the disc-shaped members of magnetic material. The annular permanent magnet for magnetizing one of the members has an S pole at its part nearer to the outer surface of the glass tube and an N pole at its part farther from the outer surface of the glass tube, while the other annular permanent magnet for magnetizing the other member of magnetic material has N and S poles nearer to and farther from the glass tube respectively.

Abstract: A heat exchanger, especially a double-flow or multiple-flow condenser for air conditioning units of motor vehicles which includes V-shaped tube forks installed in a heat exchanger body. The tube forks are connected at their ends by the tube elbows to tube forks located downstream in the flow direction, wherein an influx of heat exchange medium is distributed between two or among several of the first mentioned tube forks. The legs of all tube forks are arranged in one plane one below the other and their ends are connected by tube sections, with each of the tube sections bridging at least two ends of adjacent tube forks and extend laterally past each other.

Abstract: A water supplying system has a pneumatic tank storing water and confining compressed air therein. The pneumatic tank is adapted to be charged with water by a pump. The supply of compressed air into the pneumatic tank is controlled in such a manner as to maintain a constant amount of compressed air in the pneumatic tank. A pressure-responsive device is attached to a water service pipe through which the water is discharged from the pneumatic tank and delivered to faucets or the like. The pressure-responsive device has a pressure-responsive valve adapted to break the communication between the pneumatic tank and the water service pipe when the water level in the pneumatic tank has come down near the port of the tank connected to the water service pipe, and a pressure switch adapted to control the operation of the motor for driving the pump in relation to the operation of said pressure-responsive valve.