Abstract: To provide an antenna device adapted to interrupt jamming waves and enable cost reduction, a high-pass filter (HPF) adapted to interrupt general-use frequencies at least near a low-frequency side of a pass band intended for use is provided as a frequency selection circuit 11A on the antenna 1 side in an initial-stage LNA 2A. By setting a low-side cutoff frequency to 900 MHz, it is possible to prevent reception of frequencies in a general-use frequency band with a high frequency of use as jamming waves. That is, for example, it is possible to prevent reception of frequencies in 800 to 900 MHz band for mobile cellular telephones and higher harmonics thereof as jamming waves. Further, since an additional filter is not required in the antenna device, the circuit structure can be simplified.

Abstract: A headrest inclining apparatus for moving a headrest forward by a pressure generated when a passenger moves backward relative to a seat back, in which an energizing device is provided in a support bracket, and the upper part of the support bracket is always energized backward relative to a vehicle. The support bracket is always moved along a fixed path, and is not caught by other parts or devices when moving back into the holder. The support bracket is smoothly and securely returned into the holder.

Abstract: A light-emitting element capable of emitting light having a preferred gradation level depending on display data. During a precharge period, a data driver applies a precharge voltage to a capacitor via a data line. After the application of the precharge voltage, a voltage converter reads a first reference voltage Vref(t1) and a second reference voltage Vref(t2) to generate a compensation voltage based on a difference between the respective reference voltages. Based on the compensation voltage, a voltage calculator compensates an original gradation level voltage Vorg having a value in accordance with display data generated by a gradation level voltage generator. The voltage calculator generates a compensated gradation level voltage Vpix corresponding to a variation amount of an element characteristic for a transistor Tr13 for driving light emission to apply the compensated gradation level voltage Vpix to a data line Ld.

Abstract: An image input apparatus includes an image reading assembly positioned below a placement surface on which an object to be examined is placed, and a sensing circuit for sensing that the object is placed on the placement surface, in accordance with a pressure applied to the placement surface.

Abstract: A current generation supply circuit which supplies drive currents corresponding to digital signals for a plurality of loads comprising a signal holding circuit which takes in and holds the digital signals, a current generation circuit which generates the drive currents having a ratio of current values corresponding to the values of the digital signals held in the signal holding circuit relative to the reference current supplied from a constant current source and supplied to the loads, and an operational state setting circuit which overlaps in terms of time and sets the operating state in the signal holding circuit and the current generation circuit in order to execute at least a take-in and hold operation of the digital signals in the signal holding circuit and a generation supply operation of the drive currents in the current generation circuit; as well as raises the operating speed of the current generation supply circuit.

Abstract: A host system defines a plurality of partial areas for a observation object which is a sample, obtains a partial image of an observation object in the partial area captured using a TV camera at the interval of the depth of focus of an objective lens in the depth-of-focus direction of the objective lens, generates from the partial images a focused partial image in which an object contained in the partial area is represented in a focusing state regardless of the difference in a position in the depth-of-focus direction, and generates and displays a focused image of an observation object by combining focused partial images generated in the respective partial area.

Abstract: A driving device includes an electro-mechanical transducer having first and second end portions opposite to each other in an expansion/contraction direction, a stationary member coupled to the first end portion of the electro-mechanical transducer, a vibration friction portion mounted to the second end portion of the electro-mechanical transducer, and a rod-shaped moving portion frictionally coupled to the vibration friction portion, whereby moving the moving portion in the expansion/contraction direction of the electro-mechanical transducer. The stationary member consists essentially of a base alloy which consists of, by weight, 88 to 97% tungsten, 2 to 11% nickel as a binder, and, as the balance, 0.1 to 2% at least one metal having an ionization tendency which is higher than that of tungsten. The stationary member has a surface without nickel plating.

Abstract: A collected data providing apparatus and a portable data collecting terminal capable of collecting valuable effective data from object of data collection. When a server receives a data-collection request from a data collection requester's terminal, the server examines whether or not there is a data collector with a terminal in the vicinity of a place of data collection included in the request. If there is, the server sends a data collection request to the portable terminal, which receives the request, collects data on the place at the request, and then sends the server the collected data. The server then delivers this collected data to the data collection requester's terminal (FIG. 1).

Abstract: An efficient retransmission control method, whereby a wasteful retransmission request and retransmission of a packet are not carried out when packet loss occurs. A receiving unit sends the received retransmission request information to a retransmission determining unit. When receiving the retransmission request information, the retransmission determining unit reads out refresh data time information, packet type information of the packet for which a retransmission request is issued, and the time information thereof from a packet information monitoring unit. The retransmission determining unit makes a determination as to whether or not to issue a retransmission request using the read-out refresh data time information, packet type information of the packet for which a retransmission request is issued, and the time information thereof.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus includes: a drum rotor rotating while holding recording medium on circumferential surface; a head unit disposed facing circumferential surface and movable relatively to drum rotor along axis direction, and provided with image recording head and background recording head; a light irradiating device for curing ink on recording medium, light irradiating device facing circumferential surface of drum rotor and aligned with head unit along rotation direction of drum rotor; and a control device that controls drum rotor to rotate, head unit to move along axis direction while jetting real image recording ink and background recording ink, and light irradiating device to irradiate light, wherein the control unit performs control such that, during a time after one of image recording head and background recording head has performed recording and before the other one performs recording, light irradiating device irradiates light onto ink of record generated by the one.

Abstract: A color chart processing apparatus includes a spectrum calculating unit for receiving information regarding a spectral reflection factor of each color contained in a predetermined color chart and information regarding determination illumination light, and determining a spectrum of the color contained in the predetermined color chart under the determination illumination light by calculating the received information, and a determination information output unit for receiving a color signal of a subject, determining which color of the predetermined color chart closest matches the color signal of the subject by comparing the spectrum of each color determined by the spectrum calculating unit with the color signal of the subject, and outputting information identifying the resulting determination color.

Abstract: An electron emission film having a pattern of diamond in X-ray diffraction and formed of a plurality of diamond fine grains having a grain diameter of 5 nm to 10 nm is formed on a substrate. The electron emission film can restrict the field intensity to a low level when it causes an emission current to flow, and has a uniform electron emission characteristic.

Abstract: There is disclosed a projection device which includes a light source constituted of a reflector and a light source lamp, a projection system including a projection encoder for forming a light image based on an input image signal to project it by use of light from the light source, a micromirror element and a projection lens, a photographing system including a photographing lens for photographing the projected image, a CCD and a process circuit, and a control section detecting a luminance distribution from the photographed image and correcting a luminance distribution of the light image formed by the micromirror element in accordance with the detected luminance distribution.

Abstract: A reactor to reform fuel includes a low temperature reaction unit, a high temperature reaction unit provided separately from the low temperature reaction unit, and a communicating tube via which the low temperature reaction unit and the high temperature reaction unit communicate with each other. At least one of the low temperature reaction unit and the high temperature reaction unit has a first surface, and the other of the low temperature reaction unit and the high temperature reaction unit has a second surface which is opposed to the first surface. The first surface includes a concave surface and a projecting surface which projects towards the second surface, wherein a length between the concave surface and the second surface is longer than a length between the projecting surface and the second surface. And the communicating tube is provided between the concave surface and the second surface.

Abstract: An object is to enhance the sound absorbing functions of an interior member, and furthermore, to increase ease of assembly of the interior member, and the interior member for the cab is integrally formed so as to have a laminated structure where a sound absorbing material is contained between an outer layer material and a foundation body panel, or inside a foundation body panel. In addition, such an interior member is formed in accordance with a reaction injection molding method.

Abstract: An image processing system is used for dentistry. Upon creating a false tooth of a patient (59), a plurality of illuminating light of LEDs with different wavelengths emit light and a photographing apparatus (1A) photographs a tooth portion of the patient (59), thereby obtaining image data. The image data is sent to a dentistry filing system (2A) serving as a processing apparatus, and color reproducing data is obtained by calculation. The color reproducing data is sent to a dentistry factory (55) via a public line. Data is searched from a database (56) for calculating a ceramic compounding ratio, compound data of the ceramic false tooth is obtained, matching the color of the tooth portion of the patient (59), and the false tooth approximate to the tooth color of the patient (59) is created.

Abstract: A document camera includes a stand and a digital camera attached thereto to be freely detachable, and ensures an electrical connection therebetween at an attaching time. The digital camera is structured to be usable as a single unit. Moreover, a charging circuit is provided in the stand to make it possible to charge the attached digital camera by an external power source. An image obtained by the digital camera or data of the recorded image is transferred to a PC via the stand, and the obtained (recorded) image is projected on a screen by a projector. Moreover, a mode change key, a shutter key, and the like are provided in the stand, making it possible to perform an operation for changing an operation mode, a still image shooting operation and the like in the digital camera and allow an operation from the PC via the stand.

Abstract: A method of producing an optical film comprising the step of: stretching a continuous resinous film by apply tension to a transverse direction of the resinous film while conveying the resinous film, wherein the stretching is carried out with a stretching apparatus comprising right and left edge holding devices which hold right and left edges of the resinous film; and, the right and left edge holding devices of the stretching apparatus each independently controls right and left edge holding distances of the resinous film so that a slow axis of the resinous film is substantially perpendicular or substantially parallel to a film conveying direction, provided that the edge holding distance is defined as a distance between an initiation position and a cessation position of holding of the edge of the resinous film.

Abstract: The invention provides a wire bonding method which enables formation of a low loop having a height not exceeding two times the wire diameter and secures sufficient pull strength of the wire even with the low loop shape. After having formed a contact-bonded ball at a first bonding point, a capillary moves upward and then toward a second bonding point to press a side surface of an upper portion of the contact-bonded ball, so that a protruded portion is formed on a top portion of the contact-bonded ball on the side of the second bonding point. After having formed the protruded portion of the contact-bonded ball, the capillary moves upward, and then downward while moving toward the second bonding point to press the protruded portion, so that a wire drawing portion for drawing the wire from the top portion of the contact-bonded ball horizontally is formed.