Abstract: A printing system, a thermal printer, a printer driver, a printing control method, and a data storage medium control the printing process according to the type of thermal paper that is loaded into the printer when the paper is replaced. By appropriately controlling address selector 1103, a print head controller 811 stores black print pixel data and red print pixel data in first data buffer 1104a for storing low energy level print pixel data or second data buffer 1104b for storing high energy level print pixel data according to the type of thermal paper in use. A logic circuit unit 1105 outputs the current pattern data to the print head 152 based on the low level print pixel data and high level print pixel data.

Abstract: A primitive display plate includes a supporting portion having a positioning structure formed to be positioned by engagement with another member, a display plate shape portion formed to have a predetermined positional relation to the positioning structure and to have the planar shape of a display plate to be manufactured, and a connecting portion for integrally connecting the display plate shape portion and the supporting portion, and wherein an ink-receiving layer is formed on the surface of the display plate shape portion, for holding the received ink droplets thereby.

Abstract: To provide an electronic apparatus and electronic apparatus manufacturing method enabling selection of a necessary functional block from among multiple functional blocks or units so that numerous functions can be selectively used with few input/output terminals. An electronic apparatus has input/output terminals 101 for connecting to an external circuit; functional blocks or units 101a to 102c such as DRAM, flash ROM, and an ASIC; a switching circuit 103 that is a two-way analog switch for switching between the functional blocks or units 102a to 102c and input/output terminals 101; and function selection terminals 104 for applying to the switching circuit 103 a signal indicating which functional block of functional blocks or units 102a to 102c to connect to the input/output terminals 101.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a flat panel display device such as a liquid crystal display device, which allows a liquid crystal panel supported by a supporting member to be easily attached to a device by means of automation. According to this flat panel display, a recess 24a is formed in a thick part 24. A flexible interconnection board 16 is introduced into the recess 24a via an opening recess 24b. The part of the flexible interconnection board 16 introduced in the recess 24a is reinforced by a stiffener 18 adhesively bonded to the flexible interconnection board 16. The stiffener 18 is firmly attached to the bottom face of the recess 24 via fixing means 25. A rubber connector is adhesively bonded to the surface, opposite to the adhesive surface to which the stiffener 18 is bonded, of the flexible interconnection board 16.

Abstract: A display device including a display unit for displaying, on a menu screen, a plurality of types of information including first through N-th information having different attributes; a storage unit for storing first through N-th background screen character data for presenting first through N-th background display areas that respectively display icon information corresponding to the first through N-th information, and first through N-th icon information corresponding to the first and N-th information; and a control unit for performing control to create the first through N-th background display areas on the menu screen on an area by area basis, based on the first through N-th background screen character data, and to display the icon information on an area by area basis.

Abstract: A biological information evaluation apparatus includes a waveform parameter detection section, a corresponding relation storage section, and a blood vessel evaluation information deriving section. The waveform parameter detection section detects a waveform parameter such as an after-ejection pressure ratio or dicrotic wave height ratio based on a pulse waveform. The corresponding relation storage section stores the corresponding relation between the blood vessel evaluation information and the waveform parameter which is derived in advance. The blood vessel evaluation information deriving section derives the blood vessel evaluation information based on the waveform parameter detected by the waveform parameter detection section and the corresponding relation. The waveform parameter detection section includes a pulse wave sensor which detects the pulse waveform, and a waveform parameter calculation section which calculates the waveform parameter from the pulse waveform.

Abstract: With respect to a generator (20), a storage device (22) for storing electrical energy output from the generator and a bypass circuit (31) are connected in parallel with each other. A bypass circuit switch (33) of this bypass circuit (31) is controlled on and off according to the voltage of the storage device (22). This makes it possible to reduce the input current into the storage device so as to implement a reduction in the voltage of the storage device, thereby preventing overcharging. Moreover, since a generated waveform corresponding to the rotation period of the generator can be obtained, the rotation period of the generator can be controlled highly precisely and reliably based on this generated waveform, thereby implementing the indication of the correct time.

Abstract: An information processing device to which data can be input by the use of a rotary bezel. A pulse-count detection sensor unit 32 and a rotational-direction detection sensor unit 33 read an optical pattern which is formed on the rotary bezel to generate a series of pulse signals. The pulse-count detection sensor unit 32 and the rotational-direction detection sensor unit 33 are arranged such that a phase difference occurs between the signals of the sensor unit 32 and the signals of the sensor unit 33, so that it is possible to detect the rotational direction of the rotary bezel. A data-signal generating element 81 generates a data signal on the basis of the detected rotational angle and the pulse count generated by the pulse-count detection sensor unit 32.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printer with an EL pixel array as a latent image light source, comprising: forming an EL pixel array on a substrate; separating the EL pixel array from the substrate; affixing the separated EL pixel array to substantially completely surround the outside of a photoconductive drum; forming a charge generating layer above the EL pixel array; and forming a charge transfer layer above the charge generating layer.

Abstract: A video display controller incorporates an improved half-frame buffer that can be implemented and operated at lower cost. In one implementation, the half-frame buffer incorporates a distribution circuit that receives three serial digital signals conveying bits representing red, green and blue (RGB) colors in an image. The distribution circuit multiplexes the RGB bits into a signal parallel register so that a complete set of RGB information can be written to or retrieved from memory during a single clock cycle. Preferably, the distribution circuit is implemented by simple signal-switching logic.

Abstract: A voltage detection and a remaining battery voltage display for a secondary power source so as to notify the user of the remaining battery voltage of the secondary power source at the optimal timing and in an accurate manner. A voltage correlated to the power source capacity of the secondary power source is detected as a detection voltage. The detection voltage is directly output if a rapid charging is not being detected. If the rapid charging is being detected, the detection voltage is output after being corrected for an amount of the apparent voltage boost which occurs in the secondary power source due to the rapid charging. The detection voltage thus obtained is compared with a predetermined reference voltage so as to discriminate the remaining capacity of the secondary power source.

Abstract: An information processing system that is configured in such a manner that computational processing is performed on input data in accordance with a processing sequence, for outputting data, comprises: a plurality of arithmetic units (7-1 to 7-x), each computing at an arithmetic precision 2m bits (where m is a natural number) based on the processing sequence; and a plurality of cascade connection terminals for cascading these arithmetic units each other. When the maximum arithmetic precision that is required during computational processing is 2n bits (where n is a natural number and is fixed), x numbers of (where x is a natural number) the arithmetic units are cascaded in a manner such that the inequality x≧2n/2m is satisfied. When an arithmetic precision of 2n1 bits (where n1≦n, and n1 is variable) is necessary during computational processing, x1 numbers of the arithmetic units are cascaded in a manner such that the inequality x1≧2n1/2m (where x1 is a natural number and is variable) is satisfied.

Abstract: We improve text reproduction of a scanned and printed image by identifying text-contribution colors and also image-contribution colors that are in or near the text region of the color space. When input colors are encountered that contribute both to text and image we splice together text and image color transformations of the input color to produce a color in the printer color space. We improve background reproduction, i.e. reduce bleed-through artifacts, by identifying background-contribution colors and also image-contribution colors that are in or near the background region of the color space. When input colors are encountered that contribute both to background and image we splice together background and image color transformations of the input color to produce a color in the printer color space.

Abstract: Inner notches (225A, 226A) for adjusting the cogging torque of a rotor (21) are formed on a stator (22) in a small-size power generator (20). Since the inner notches (225A, 226A) are formed on an inner periphery of a rotor accommodation hole (230) within an angular range of ±45° around a magnetic flux direction of a first magnetic circuit (100) having a smaller magnetic reluctance at a rotation center of the rotor (21), the cogging torque can be effectively reduced. Accordingly, even when the size of components such as an oscillating weight and a power spring is reduced for making a thin timepiece, rotation startability of the rotor can be improved, thus improving power generation efficiency of the small-size power generator.

Abstract: In a head-mounted image display apparatus (1) for viewing images on a liquid crystal display means virtually enlarged by an enlarging lens while worn on the head, main apparatus (10) comprises a front case (2), which is positioned at the frontal region side when said main apparatus is worn on the head, and a back case (3), which is positioned at the occipital region. In addition, an air bag (8), which inflates to cause the frontal region to contact a buffer pad affixed to the inside surface of the front case (2), is provided on the inside of the back case (3). The back case (3) is able to rotate on connecting member 5 to the front case (2). Adjustment mechanisms for moving the optical system in the pupil distance direction and in the direction of the optical axes is disposed inside main apparatus (10), and the knobs therefor are centrally disposed on the front of main apparatus (10).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for improving a color space transformation between an input device such as a scanner and an output device such as a printer. The color space transformation includes a first three-dimensional look up table that receives color information from the input device and transforms colors specified in an input device color space into colors in a device-independent color space, and a second three-dimensional look up table that receives colors from the first three-dimensional look up table and transforms colors specified in a device-independent color space into colors in an output device color space.

Abstract: A printer comprises a printing mechanism (9) composed of a platen (9b) and a printing head (9c) for printing on a recording medium (C, S) via an ink ribbon, a paper path (30, 33) for guiding the recording medium to and past said printing mechanism (9), the printing head (9c) and the platen (9b) being disposed facing each other on opposite sides of the paper path (30), an ink ribbon feeding device (9e, 9d) for transporting the ink ribbon between the printing head and the paper path (30), a medium transport mechanism (7, 91, 92) for transporting the recording medium (C, S) along the paper path (30, 33), a detecting device (6, 96) for detecting a predetermined position of said recording medium along the paper path (30, 33), and a controller (100) for controlling the ink ribbon feeding device (9e, 9d).

Abstract: An add-on cartridge structure for electronic devices having a housing formed from upper and lower case sections. The upper case is typically made from plastic and has a conductive layer formed on inside surfaces, while the lower case is made from a metallic material such as aluminum. A wall-like mating member is disposed on an outer edge of the lower case, and mates with the sides of the upper case to form a nearly rectangular cross section housing. The double conductive layer formed by the outside surface of the mating member and the inside surface of the upper case prevents leakage of electromagnetic radiation from the cartridge. Furthermore, high frequency noise is prevented by grounding both the signal ground of the printed circuit board and the frame ground at multiple locations. The conductive layer has a surface break caused by a through-hole through which the printed circuit board plug protrudes to the outside.

Abstract: A computer system includes an operator input device, a central processing unit (CPU), and a display device, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or cathode ray tube (CRT) providing a visible image to the computer user as an output of computer activity. The computer system includes a video display controller (VDC) with a graphics generator. This VDC receives image information, such as text or graphics generated by the CPU, or retrieved by the CPU from another facility (such as a CD-ROM) of the computer system, and responsively provides image signals driving the CRT or LCD display. The VDC includes a power saving controller implementing one of several available power saving modes dependent upon one or more of several possible inputs. Each of the power saving modes includes the same list of VDC functions which may individually be enabled or disabled in each power saving mode dependent upon a bit value entered into a register of the power saving controller.