Abstract: A motion vector detection apparatus for detecting a motion vector by performing block matching between a target block including a plurality of pixels in a current image, and a reference block including a plurality of pixels in a predetermined reference area in a past image, the apparatus including a first address generator for generating addresses of data in the target block and addresses of data in the reference area; a first storage unit for holding data of the reference area designated by the first address generator; a second storage unit for holding data of the target block designated by the first address generator; a second address generator for generating addresses of data to be outputted from the first storage unit and the second storage unit; and a motion vector detector for detecting a motion vector by using the data outputted from the first storage unit and the data outputted from the second storage unit.

Abstract: TFT array substrates used for liquid crystal display panels are disclosed of which the fabrication processes are simplified and the manufacturing costs are reduced by reducing the number of masks used in fabricating the TFT array substrates. A gate wiring line metal film, a gate insulating film, a semiconductor film, and a contact electrode metal film are formed on a substrate surface. The contact electrode metal film, the semiconductor film, the gate insulating film, and the gate wiring line metal film are sequentially etched, by photolithography, using a first pattern, and the side surfaces of a gate wiring line metal film pattern, which is formed into portions of gate wiring lines and gate electrodes, are oxidized. A transparent conductive film is formed, and part of the transparent conductive film, the contact electrode metal film, and the semiconductor film are sequentially etched, by photolithography, using a second pattern.

Abstract: There is provided a holding component for housing or holding a consumption article, which, in use, is detachably mounted in a printing apparatus, can be produced by a relatively simple method, can solve problems of tag separation and deteriorated positional accuracy, and can realize information communication in a stable and highly accurate manner. The in-mold molded component includes a holding component for housing or holding a consumption article, which, in use, is detachably mounted in a printing apparatus. Noncontact information storage means has been in-mold molded onto a part of the holding component so that the noncontact information storage means is bonded integrally to a substrate constituting the holding component.

Abstract: There is provided a thermal transfer image-receiving sheet which can yield, on its receptive layer, a thermally transferred sublimation dye image possessing excellent resistance to hand cream, resistance to sebum, resistance to plasticizers, and resistance to fats and oil. The thermal transfer image-receiving sheet comprises: a substrate sheet; and, provided on at least one side of the substrate sheet in the following order, an intermediate layer and a dye-receptive layer, the intermediate layer comprising a resin layer comprising an inorganic pigment having an acicular crystal structure.

Abstract: A sensor system for a disk device by using a floating head, comprising a head element that floats over a data recording area of a rotating disk so as to write data thereon or read data therefrom, a first actuator for moving the head element over the data recording area of the disk, and a second actuator supported by the first actuator and supporting the head element for precisely positioning the head element against the data recording area of the disk. The sensor system is capable of detecting any contact between the disk and the head element by utilizing a signal generated by the second actuator when the disk contacts the head element during an operation of the disk.

Abstract: A deblocking filter arithmetic apparatus and a deblocking filter arithmetic method employed for removing block noises generated at decoding image data which have been subjected to the encoding process. Successive pixel data are input to eight arithmetic blocks (101˜108) every two data, a filtering processing arithmetic for removal of the block noises is carried out in parallel so as to conclude the filtering processing arithmetic in a unit of the combination of two arithmetic blocks in an order successively, thereby the pixel data obtained by performing the filtering processing are output by a pipeline system in a unit of the combination of the arithmetic blocks from an output selection circuit (8).

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a circuit board and semiconductor device wherein the circuit board has a plurality of wiring patterns and protrusions located on the wiring patterns, the method including simultaneously and unitarily forming the wiring patterns and protrusions, and alternatively coupling electrically the protrusions with electrodes on a semiconductor chip component when present.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-pole contactor—circuit breaker type switch composed of a housing (1) containing breaking poles (11) activated by a control electromagnet (16) and by a trip control mechanism (18, 14) and comprising a protection module (2) equipped with means (21) for measuring pole currents and means (22) for acting on the electromagnet (16) and on the trip control mechanism (14) if a fault current is detected, characterised by the fact that it comprises a control and/or communication module (3) that is installed removably on the housing, below the protection module (2) and communicating with the processing circuit (22) on the said protection module (2) through connectors (23, 33).

Abstract: A polymer battery module (2) provided with tabs (4) is put in a package (5) and an open end part of the package (5) is heat-sealed by a heat-sealing machine (10). The heat-sealing machine (10) is provided with a pair of sealing heads (10a, 10b) respectively having sealing surfaces (12). The sealing surfaces (12) of the sealing heads (10a, 10b) are provided with recesses (11) in parts thereof corresponding to the tabs (4) of the polymer battery module (2) contained in the package (5) as located in place between the sealing heads (10a, 10b) for heat-sealing.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic bearing device in which an incline between the center line of a shaft and the center line of a sleeve can be eliminated, rotational precision improved, and NRRO reduced, characterized in that different bearing lengths (L1 and L2) are selected for radial bearing portions and that at least any one parameter selected from among groove depths of pressure generating grooves, groove angles formed between the grooves and the radial direction of an shaft, and groove width ratios [a/(a+b)] of groove width (a) in relation to the sum (a+b) of the groove width (a) and ridge width (b) is caused to vary among the plurality of radial bearing portions.

Abstract: A storage magazine for propellant charge modules for artillery cannons including a set of walls delimiting compartments in which the modules are arranged in superimposed rows, such modules for removal by a pick up system, at least one mobile support for receiving a row of modules, such support in a first extraction position for filling the row and in a second storage position for removing the modules by a pick up system.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switching power supply which has an overcurrent protection characteristic with a small number of components. The switching power supply includes a regulator from a drain and an auxiliary winding VCC, a drain current detection circuit for detecting a current applied to a switching element, an oscillation circuit for outputting a clock signal of a constant frequency, a feedback signal control circuit for detecting a control signal from the secondary side and controlling current applied to the switching element, a clamping circuit for controlling the maximum value of current applied to the switching element, and a clamp voltage variable circuit for changing a clamp voltage of the clamping circuit and an oscillation frequency of the oscillation circuit according to a voltage of VCC.

Abstract: According to the present invention, it is possible to accurately start an optical disc apparatus and to reduce a startup time therefor, and it is possible to securely and accurately reproduce/record information with respect to a plurality of types of optical discs in accordance with the type. According to the present invention, by calculating a threshold value of quantity of reflected light for discriminating the type of optical disc on a basis of a measured value of quantity of reflected light from an optical disc of high reflectivity such as CD-ROM and CD-R and a measured value of quantity of reflected light from an optical disc of low reflectivity such as CD-RW to update the threshold value, the type of the optical disc loaded into the optical disc apparatus is discriminated securely and in short time.

Abstract: Elastic connection terminal for an electric switch or junction device, comprising an elastic loop placed on a conducting part and an auxiliary part capable of forming a stop for the end of the cable. The assembly and behaviour of the terminal are improved by placing an auxiliary part 30 in contact with the back of the support strip 18 of the conducting part 14. The part 30 is provided with at least on attachment element, for example a lug 34, engaged with the connection region of the support strip, and guide panels for the cable. The guide panels extend close to the connection area and they have a slope adapted to the curved shape of the loop 20 so as to guide it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a splice between two ends of yarn, the ends of yarn, positioned to point at each other without increase in diameter, each being joined over a length of yarn to at least one longitudinal strip. The longitudinal strip is provided on its side facing the ends of yarn with a joining agent, said joining agent permanently binding the ends of yarn over the respective length of yarn to the longitudinal strip in frictional non-positive manner.

Abstract: Light curtain comprising two long assemblies defining between them an area to be monitored. Each assembly P1, P2 comprises with regard to the other assembly a striped surface of light 13 and dark areas 12 thus forming a grid. A linear or matrix receiver having a suitable optic picks up the image from the grid and the processing means of the two assemblies process the corresponding image signals to send an intrusion signal. Each assembly should preferably have two receivers RH1, RB1; RH2, RB2 near its ends and the optic associated to each receiver should cover the whole length of the opposite assembly, and the processing means should carry out a redundant processing of the images of the monitored area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor inspection method which detects a short circuit failure of adjacent lines having the possibility of a short circuit occurring, which short circuit failure cannot be detected by the conventional semiconductor inspection methods. The semiconductor inspection method comprises steps of: extracting adjacent lines having the possibility of a short circuit occurring between the lines from a layout patter of a semiconductor (step S101), obtaining input logical values such that one of the adjacent lines has a logical value “1” while the other has a logical value “0” (step S102), and monitoring outputs of a logical circuit which receives the input logical values, thereby to compare the outputs with output logical values which are expected when the input logical values are input to the logical circuit (step S103). Therefore, the short circuit failure of the adjacent lines in the logical circuit can be correctly detected in a short time.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Ida’ characterized by its small sized blooms with pink ray florets and purple center and profilic branching; natural season flower date September 8-13; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Agapi’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with pink ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 8-12; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.