Abstract: In a liquid crystal display device (10) according to the present invention, a retardation plate (12) and a polarizer plate (13) are stacked on one side of a liquid crystal panel (11). A second retardation plate (14) and a second polarizer plate (15) are stacked on the other side of the liquid crystal panel (11). The liquid crystal panel (11) has a pair of transparent substrates, i.e., a first transparent substrate (21) and a second transparent substrate (22), and a nematic liquid crystal layer (32) is interposed between the pair of transparent substrates. A semi-transmissive film (26) is provided on an inner surface of the second transparent substrate (22). The semi-transmissive film has both a light reflective property and a light transmissive property. When the liquid crystal display device (10) is operative in the reflective mode, light passing through the liquid crystal layer (32) is reflected on the semi-transmissive film (26).

Abstract: With this invention, operation testing can be performed using general operation and emulation operation. With the MPU of this invention, using emulation operation, commands for transferring data between register with scanning function 104 and register without scanning function 103 are input by scanning to command register with scanning function 101. Next, using general operation, the command execution is performed. Following this, the data of register 104 with scanning function is read. With this invention, it is possible to provide a semiconductor integrated circuit with a small circuit scale and with a short time required for operation testing.

Abstract: A disc player includes a tray motion control module, a traverse module and a dynamic absorber. The tray motion control module supports the tray and, responsive to the instruction, performs in-out operation of the tray. The traverse module, via an isolator, connects to the tray motion control module. The dynamic absorber, via a damper, connects to the traverse module for absorbing the vibration caused by the rotational source on the traverse module.

Abstract: An apparatus or method for estimating a radial speed of a disc is suitable for an optical storage device. The apparatus is used in an optical storage device for receiving a pulse signal and an eccentricity, and generating an estimated radial speed of the disc. The apparatus comprises a frequency detector and a sinusoidal wave generator. The frequency detector is used for receiving the pulse signal and then outputs a rotation frequency. The sinusoidal wave generator is used for receiving the rotation frequency and the eccentricity, and then outputs an estimated radial speed value of the disc.

Abstract: A drawable SIM card holder of a mobile phone at least includes: (a) a drawer attached to the protective cover of the mobile phone; (b) an elastomer for bracing and bouncing the SIM card for the convenience of removing the SIM card; (c) a button for fixing the drawer on the protective cover.

Abstract: A braking system for a motor vehicle is provided, which has an attitude control function. The system includes: a first attitude control circuit for stabilizing the behavior of the motor vehicle by controlling the operation of a steering mechanism of the motor vehicle; a second attitude control circuit for stabilizing the behavior of the motor vehicle by controlling a braking mechanism for applying a braking force to vehicle wheels of the motor vehicle; and a braking control circuit for causing the braking mechanism to generate a maximum braking force on condition that an attitude control is performed for the stabilization of the behavior of the motor vehicle by the first attitude control circuit when a braking command is inputted thereto.

Abstract: A carrier reel according to the present invention is constituted by a flange portion having a first surface and a second surface which is opposed to and substantially parallel to the first surface, and a hub portion which is provided between the first surface arid the second surface and to which the flange portion is connected. A bearing portion at which a shaft used for taking out each electronic component after carriage is supported is provide to the hub portion, and spaces for accommodating therein a drying agent, i.e., drying agent accommodating portions are formed at the part of the hub portion except the bearing portion. The drying agent is accommodated in the drying agent accommodating portions. The carrier reel having the drying agent accommodated therein is put in a damp proof bag to be sealed. The sealed damp proof bag is then packaged to be carried.

Abstract: An angel doll for displaying on a table or mounted on a Christmas tree in Christmas season or such occasion includes a slow transmission device inside a base. The transmission includes a main shaft that drives a palette, two rotating cylinders and two rotating rods, so the palette rotates slowly, and colorful rays can be projected from the lamp inside the base, through the two rotating cylinders, to the margins of the optical fiber wing units. The swinging movement activated by the two rotating cylinders and the two rotating rods through the connecting rods and the side shaft in linkage, causes the wing units and the arm units to swing reciprocally, creating an active and lively atmosphere to the angel doll.

Abstract: A friction hinge for a notebook computer having a base and a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The hinge comprises a pair of sleeves each having one end mounted to the base of the notebook computer and the other end pivotal relative to the sleeve, and a bracket member mounted to the LCD, each end of the bracket member fixed to the other end of each sleeve. This can greatly enhance the structural strength for preventing the LCD from deforming or damaging after long time of holding the notebook computer.

Abstract: A micro-adjustment apparatus for the spindle motor installation angle in an optical disk player is provided. The optical disk player includes a traverse, and the traverse includes a pickup, a first guide rail, and a framework. The pickup includes a light source for supplying a light beam, and the first guide rail guides the pickup during data reproduction. A spin surface is defined while the spindle is spinning. The micro-adjustment apparatus includes a supporting plate, a pivotal device, a first adjustable pivotal device, and a second adjustable pivotal device. The supporting plate supports the spindle motor and is adjustably coupled to the framework. The pivotal device is disposed at a first predetermined location on the supporting plate and contacts the first guide rail. The first adjustable pivotal device is disposed at a second predetermined location on the supporting plate for adjusting an elevation angle of the supporting plate such that the light beam is substantially vertical to the spin surface.

Abstract: A bulb socket and bulb arrangement includes a jacket set at a caulking part above the fixture of the bulb socket. There are several jack catches inside the jacket. The outer part of the bulb has several convex catches. When the bulb is inserted into the bulb socket, the convex catches of the bulb will be geared between the jack catches within the jacket. Such an engagement can fix the bulb with the fixture of the bulb socket more effectively.

Abstract: An opening and closing control mechanism for the project window which mainly comprises a slide frame, a slide block, a retaining block, a pivoted force arm, a carrier arm, a support arm and a connecting arm in an effort to improve the carrier arm which works as a fixed pivot at the near end of sash to be able to bear the pushing load. The retaining block, combined with the slide frame, enhances the structural stability of the sash as well as the smoothness of opening and closing movement.

Abstract: A method of designing an LSI layout at a stage of making an LSI layout plan for each of a plurality of LSI chips before entering into the design of masks, which includes judging whether or not all the LSI chips can be arranged on a single wafer along with other (nonelectronic) components, based on a given LSI chip size and referring to the information on the other components. An LSI an LSI chip yield per water and/or a manufacturing cost per LSI chip are calculated, whereby an LSI layout designer can quickly and easily, within a limited LSI development term, determine how much the LSI chip size can be downsized for economical production of the LSI chip, referring to the results of the above judgment and calculation.

Abstract: A retaining structure for industrial console comprises at least two sliding rails and two sliding plates slidably arranged on both sides of two brackets such that the brackets can be adapted to fit industrial rack of various sizes. The two brackets are further assembled with a supporting horizontal bar and two sliding grooves such that an operative module and an optional function module can be detachably arranged on both sides of the brackets. The assembling and detaching of the inventive retaining structure is very easy and flexible.

Abstract: A method for temperature measurement with voltage variation offset implemented by comparing a sensing voltage with a reference voltage, wherein the sensing voltage and the reference voltage synchronously vary with a power supply, whereby the voltage variation between the sensing voltage and the reference voltage is obviated. An apparatus for temperature measurement includes a thermal detecting element, a sensing voltage dividing circuit connected between the thermal detecting element and the power supply, a reference voltage dividing circuit connected to the power supply, and a comparator connected to the sensing voltage dividing circuit and the reference voltage dividing circuit.

Abstract: A motor vehicle steering system is provided which includes: an operation member for steering a motor vehicle; a steering mechanism for turning steerable wheels of the motor vehicle; a first actuator and a second actuator each operative to apply a driving force to the steering mechanism; and a clutch mechanism operative to mechanically engage and disengage the operation member to or from the steering mechanism. When the first and second actuators operate normally, the clutch mechanism is brought into the disengaged state, and a driving force is applied to the steering mechanism from the first and second actuators and, when one of the first and second actuators malfunctions, the clutch mechanism is brought into the engaged state, and the steering assist force is generated by the other normal actuator in accordance with the operation of the operation member.