Abstract: An image display apparatus is provided for reducing occurrences of moving image false-edges by preventing profound changes in “on”/“off” subfield distribution, and for displaying a sharp image that does not appear blurred. This is achieved by effectively dividing one TV field and by displaying a gray level of an input image signal using an “on”/“off” subfield combination, out of possible “on”/“off” subfield combinations for displaying the gray level, in which a number of subfields with large luminance weightings that are “on” is minimized.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for mounting electronic components in which components are efficiently fed and transferred for enhancing productivity is provided. Tray draw-out device (6) is disposed at a component feeding unit (4) for pulling out a tray (3) accommodating electronic components (2) from the component feeding unit (4) to a given pick-up position, where the electronic components (2) are transferred by the transfer mechanism (11) on to a temporary holder (8) disposed on a draw-out arm (7) of the tray draw-out device (6). Mounting head (5) has a plurality of mounting nozzles (5a), with which the mounting head (5) picks up several electronic components (2) aligned on the temporary holder (8) at a time and mount them on to a circuit board (1) which has been loaded and located at a prescribed position.

Abstract: A zoom lens system has the first to fifth lens units from the object side. Refractive powers of the first to fifth lens units are positive, negative, negative, positive, negative, respectively. During zooming, the distances between the lens units are varied. Image blur compensation is made by parallel decentering the second lens unit. The second lens unit includes a first lens unit and a rear lens unit, either of which can be moved vertically to the optical axis to compensate for image blur. The distance between the front and rear lens units is fixed during a zooming mode.

Abstract: A system and method for improving the accuracy of altitude determinations in an inertial navigation system. Pressure measurements available to the inertial navigation system are used to initially calculate an estimated pressure altitude using the standard day model for the atmosphere. Temperature measurements are further utilized in the physical relationship between temperature, pressure, and altitude to compute a second computed altitude. A change between subsequent second computed altitudes is calculated and compared with a respective change in the computed pressure altitude in order to generate a correction value. The correction value is then used to modify the computed pressure altitude to generate a more accurate determination of the absolute altitude of the inertial navigation system.

Abstract: This invention provides an EDS detector in which even if connecting pipes vibrate due to gas flow, such vibration will not be transferred to a cryostat side and in which a small-sized gas-circulation-type refrigerator is provided in the cryostat sliding in a given direction, helium gas is supplied through the connecting pipes to the refrigerator, and an x-ray detecting element is cooled by means of the refrigerator. In connecting pipes, a connecting pipe body portion is connected to a pressure-converting value unit which is fixedly held in a vibration-proofing stand. Additionally, weights can be selectively applied to a flexible connecting pipe to further dampen vibrations.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a dynamically balanced putter with a sliding hosel to ensure that the center of mass of the putter lies on the axis defined by the putter shaft. The putter head includes a longitudinal slot which mates with an elongated “dovetail” tab on the hosel to slidingly position the axis, hosel, and putter head such that the aforementioned balancing objective is achieved. In a preferred embodiment, a dovetailed tab is mated with a mating slot, and the putter head is slid into a position with minor adjustments following an initial balancing, which results in a dynamic balancing of the entire putter. By rotating the putter about the shaft or suspending the shaft and evaluating the angle against vertical, minute adjustments can be made by sliding the putter head along the dovetailed tab until complete balancing is achieved. Once the putter head has been fixed using either a strong adhesive or other fixing means, the putter can then be used in its intended manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to measuring devices, namely calipers. The invention is a measuring device for measuring the height or depth of a conductive element comprising a stabilizing body comprising a beam; at least one leg extending from said beam; a contact affixed to at least one leg, an electrical energy source connected in series with said contact; an indicator connected in series with said electrical energy source and said contact; a caliper comprising a measuring scale; a probe, said probe connected in series with said contact, said electrical energy source, said indicator; and means for affixing the caliper to the beam.

Abstract: The cap of a marking device such as a felt tip marker is attached by a cap retaining device adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap using only a single hand.

Abstract: A fixed-point multiple calculation apparatus, for use in an encryption method and a signature method that use elliptic curves, finds multiples of a fixed point and an arbitrary point at high speed. The fixed-point multiple calculation apparatus generates a pre-computation tables for multiples of digits at one-word intervals and for multiples of digits at half-word intervals. Using the tables, multiples of points on an elliptic curve are calculated using a doubling process, but with a reduced number of additions. This reduces the overall amount of required calculation.

Abstract: An acoustic array including a plurality of acoustic sensors positioned at predetermined telemetry points for measuring the acoustic energy from the surrounding environment. The acoustic sensors are each positioned within a fluid-filled pocket in the acoustic array, wherein each the various fluid-filled pockets are separated from each other by a section of solid fill buoyant material. The sections of solid fill material control the buoyancy of the acoustic array. The acoustic array is surrounded by a longitudinally extending outer hosewall which encloses the acoustic array and forms the fluid-filled pockets between the sections of solid fill material. A strength member is extended longitudinally throughout the length of the acoustic array to provide a load bearing mechanism for distributing longitudinal tensile loads applied to the acoustic array, while support spacers are situated within the acoustic array to provide radial support for the acoustic array.

Abstract: A magazine casing is composed of a magazine upper section and a magazine lower section. A chassis unit includes a magazine shift unit for lifting the magazine upper section, a vertical-tracking unit for selecting a desired disk, a swing unit transferred into a space between the divided magazine upper section and the magazine lower section, and a drive unit provided on the swing unit for playing back the selected disk. A vertical guide hole is formed in the magazine upper section. The chassis unit is provided with a vertical guide shaft that is inserted into the guide hole when lifting the magazine upper section.

Abstract: A gyroscope which utilizes light waves to sense motion in the plane of the substrate. The gyroscope has a primary optical waveguide which is adapted to pass light from a single light source through the primary optical waveguide in both directions. The light exiting from each end of the primary optical waveguide is withdrawn and passed through two dedicated waveguides (one dedicated waveguide for each end of the primary optical waveguide). Preferably, these two dedicated waveguides have differing times for light travel such that one of the dedicated waveguides emits its light one-quarter wavelength behind the other dedicated waveguide. The light being emitted from each dedicated waveguide is then combined permitting a sensor to monitor any shifts between the two light signals as a monitor to motion of the primary optical waveguide.

Abstract: In processing the surface of a substrate 2 that is held with its under-surface in contact with a substrate holder 3 in a vacuum chamber 1, the temperature of substrate 2 is controlled by supplying a heat-conductive gas between the substrate 2 and substrate holder 3. Supply and evacuation of the heat-conductive gas are effected rapidly at high flow rate from both supply line 18 and evacuation line 19 using bypass lines 17a, 17b, while pressure regulation is effected with a low flow rate.

Abstract: Data related to an attractive force between a substrate holder 3 and a substrate 2 is detected when pushing up and releasing the substrate 2 from the substrate holder 3, and when the attractive force is detected to be greater than a predetermined value, the push-up operation is regulated by a controller 18.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth a foot measuring device that assists the practitioner in selecting the correct size casting plate for fitting a patient with an orthosis. It is designed to measure the distance between the patient's heel and the sulcus of his toes. By providing a more accurate measurement of a patient's foot through the heel to sulcus measurement, the fitting of a casting plate is more precise. An accurate fit provides proper biomechanical alignment, better positioning of the foot, and even pressure distribution of weight over the foot. Even pressure distribution promotes improved balance, stability, support and enhanced sensory feedback.

Abstract: An error-detecting information adding apparatus transfers original data received from an external host apparatus to a memory and to an error-detecting code generating unit in one DMA transfer so that while the original data is transferred to the memory, an error-detecting code is generated. The error-detecting code generated by the error-detecting code generating unit is transferred from the error-detecting code generating unit to the memory.

Abstract: A particle size distribution measuring apparatus includes a source of laser light for providing a laser beam to a sample cell that can hold a sample to be measured. A condenser lens converges the laser beam towards the sample cell along an optical axis. The position on the other side of the sample cell is a ring detector unit that can be aligned with the optical axis to measure light intensity at relatively small scattering angles from contact with particles in the sample cell. An array of detectors can be operatively positioned on a substrate with appropriate amplifying multiplying and analog to digital conversion capacity for measuring light intensity at relatively large scatter angles. The outputs of the ring detector unit and the array of detectors can be used to determine the particle size distribution of particles in the sample.

Abstract: A microprocessor is provided for supporting reduction of codes in size, wherein instructions are extended in units of 0.5 word from a basic one word code. A word of instruction, fetched from an external memory, is transferred to a decoding register via instruction buffers and a selector both operate in units of half words, then is decoded by a decoder. A storage unit stores a state of an instruction stored in an instruction buffer. A controlling unit controls the selector so that the instructions are transferred from instruction buffers to the decoding register in units of half words based on a direction from the decoder and the states stored in the storage unit.

Abstract: The electromagnetic field shielding apparatus of the present invention includes the electromagnetic field detection coil 21 for detecting an AC leakage electromagnetic field and the parallel resonance circuit 22-24 whose circuit constants are predetermined so that the resonance frequency matches the frequency of the electromotive force induced by the electromagnetic field detection coil 21. The resistor 24 of the parallel resonance circuit 22-24 consumes energy so that the strengths of the magnetic and electrical fields passing through the electromagnetic field detection coil 21 are suppressed.