Abstract: In the crystal structure of a polysilicon thin film having a field effect mobility .mu..sub.FE of about 80 cm.sup.2 /V.multidot.sec, a grain size is about 200 nm and a crystallite size on the (111) plane is about 180 nm. The crystal size corresponds to the size of a completely monocrystallized portion of a grain. The condition of obtaining a field effect mobility .mu..sub.FE of about 80 cm.sup.2 /V.multidot.sec is that the crystallite size on the (111) plane is at least 180 nm (measured value). By taking the crystallite size into consideration, it becomes possible to achieve a high field effect mobility .mu..sub.FE which cannot be obtained merely by increasing the grain size.

Abstract: When an inclination switch SW3 is turned on by inclining a wristwatch 12 up at 12 o'clock within a predetermined time after an acceleration switch SW2 is turned on in a state where an auto mode on/off subswitch SW1-1 is on, a lighting circuit lights up an electroluminescence panel EL and puts off same automatically after a predetermined time has passed. If the auto mode subswitch SW1-1 is off, there is no possibility that the panel EL will be lighted up even when the user makes a motion to look at the time displayed on the wristwatch. As a result, the panel EL is not recklessly lighted up excluding by the user's intended motion, useless power consumption is suppressed to prolong the life of a battery used.

Abstract: A plurality of images each indicative of a file to be processed or its items to be processed is displayed on a display. When message information is displayed which is to be transmitted to the user with respect to each of the images, a surrounding image which surrounds the message information is displayed to emphasize and display the message information. When a face image is displayed on the display screen, the message information is displayed in the form of a balloon used frequently in a cartoon or animation as if the message information were uttered from the face image. The displayed shape of the balloon is changed in accordance with attributes of the face image displayed on the display screen so as to harmonize with the face image.

Abstract: An image memory for storing image data is connected to an applied voltage selecting circuit through a reading circuit. Image data is supplied to the applied voltage selecting circuit at predetermined timing. A temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of a liquid crystal display panel is connected to the applied voltage selecting circuit and supplies temperature data of the liquid crystal display panel to the applied voltage selecting circuit. The applied voltage selecting circuit is connected to a signal electrode driving circuit for applying a voltage to a signal electrode of the liquid crystal display panel, so as to supply applied voltage selecting signals S0 to S15 to the signal electrode driving circuit in accordance with the temperature data and the image data. The signal electrode driving circuit is connected to a driving voltage generating circuit, to which 16-staged voltages V0 to V15 are supplied.

Abstract: In an electronic appliance equipped with a light emitting apparatus 30, a transparent sheet member 31 having a character, a pattern or other symbols is arranged on a front surface of a transmission type flat-shaped light emitting apparatus 32. A colored sheet member 33 is arranged behind this light emitting apparatus. Openings 21 are formed in the colored sheet member 31, the light emitting apparatus 32, and the transparent sheet member 33. These openings are communicated therethrough. A pointer shaft 19 and 20 of a gear train mechanism 17 for indicating a present time is penetrated through the openings. Hands 22 and 23 are rotatably driven above the transparent sheet member 31. When the light emitting apparatus 32 is turned OFF, the colored sheet member 33 can be observed through the transparent sheet member 31 and the transparent light emitting apparatus 32. Accordingly, the colored sheet member 33 may provide high-grade quality and decorative feelings.

Abstract: An underlying electrode is formed on nearly the entire surface of an opposing substrate and a color filter is formed on the underlying electrode. An overcoat layer is formed on the color filter. A stripe-shaped overlying electrode connected to the underlying electrode and extending to a part of each pixel area is formed on the overcoat layer, and an alignment film is formed on the overlying electrode. Formed on a TFT substrate are TFT's, pixel electrodes and another alignment film which covers the TFT's and pixel electrodes. A liquid crystal is provided between both substrates. When a drive voltage is applied between the underlying electrode and the pixel electrodes, the drive voltage is applied almost directly to the liquid crystal between the overlying electrode and the pixel electrodes, and a drive voltage dropped by the color filter and overcoat layer is applied to the liquid crystal between the underlying electrode and the pixel electrodes.

Abstract: In an image display device, a ROM contains a plurality of image data indicative of the actions of an animal character. A RAM includes a plurality of action level registers each of which stores for each image data the state of inputs given to select and display the image data. The user gives a command corresponding to a respective image of an animal character to select and display the action of the animal character optionally. When a random number corresponding to the command is generated, image data which does not correspond to the input command can be displayed. If the generated random number has a particular value, the value of an action level register for the image data corresponding to the command is updated. Such operation is iterated and thus the value of the action level register is updated.

Abstract: Plural types of fixed format data for printing on a label tape are previously stored in a ROM in a label printer. The label printer displays a menu for selecting a fixed format on a display section. A user operates a key input section to select a fixed format and then input character data. The input character data is printed on a label tape in accordance with a format based on selected fixed format data. Therefore, the printing apparatus can easily input data and prepare elaborate label tapes.

Abstract: This invention relates a secret data storage device capable of setting password data which is easy for a specific user to memorize but is difficult for others to understand. A registration password data item composed of an arbitrary hieroglyphic data item or a combination of an arbitrary hieroglyphic data item and the color specifying data corresponding to the hieroglyphic is entered by selectively operating the hieroglyphic key 12b and color key 12d in the key input section 12. Similarly, using the color specifying data item and the like, a collation password data item is inputted. Then, it is determined whether or not the registration password data item coincides with the collation password data item entered this time. When it has been determined that they coincide with each other, the secret data stored in the secret data memory 17d is accessed and the accessed data appears on the display section 19.

Abstract: In performing record retrieval processing, a record retrieval processor forms a two-dimensional distribution graph from a plurality of records stored in a record file on the basis of designated items on the x- and y-axes and displays the distribution graph on a display unit. When a retrieval range is designated on the displayed distribution graph, the record retrieval processor retrieves records within the designated range, reads out records on the basis of key codes of the retrieved records corresponding to the items, and displays the readout records on the display unit.

Abstract: Upon receiving an FM multiplex broadcasting wave carrying audible information and supplemental visible information, an FM radio receiver equipped with a display unit audibly outputs the audible information and displays the supplemental visible information on the display unit. When the FM radio receiver receives the supplemental visible information while the receiver is not in a reproduction mode, the received supplemental visible information is stored in a reproduction buffer. When the FM radio receiver is set to the reproduction mode, the supplemental visible information stored in the reproduction buffer is displayed on the display unit.

Abstract: The watch and method of manufacture thereof includes an analog hand mechanism having hands in a watch case, and a plate-like luminescent device in the watch case, to illuminate the analog hand mechanism. A metallic layer or a metallic ink layer, for giving a feeling of metallic gloss by receiving illumination of light emitted from the surface of the luminescent device, is disposed on at least a side of the upper surface and the lower surface of the luminescent device.

Abstract: A communication terminal device carries out data processing based on key or touch panel operations and provides a telephone conversation function. When a key is actuated, a key input confirmation sound is generated. When data input is performed on the touch panel with a pen, a pen impact sound caused by striking the touch panel with the pen and a pen frictional sound caused by rubbing the touch panel with the pen are generated. In the telephone conversation mode, the key input confirmation sound, the pen impact sound, and the pen frictional sound are picked up as noises by the microphone. Upon detecting such noises, the communication terminal device generates noise canceling signals corresponding to the respective noises and cancels each noise from a voice signal input from the microphone. Thus, a voice signal free from noises is transmitted.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip has such a structure as to have first connection electrodes formed at its upper circumferential edge portion and each exposed over a corresponding opening in a protective layer. An insulating layer is formed on the semiconductor chip except at each opening in the protective layer. Interconnect lines of an electroless-plated layer are formed on the first connection electrode. Solder bumps are formed on second connection electrodes formed together with the interconnect lines.

Abstract: In a color image printing apparatus, image data is printed on a recording paper by using a thermal printing head through ink ribbons constructed of cyan, magenta, and yellow-colored ribbons. A single pixel of the image data is formed by a preselected dot number of areas. Within this area, the cyan, magenta, and yellow colors are printed out by dot numbers corresponding to density data of the respective colors. The cyan color data is printed out in such a way that while the density data thereof is increased, the dot number is successively increased from a predetermined printing position within this area. The magenta and yellow color data are printed out in such a manner that while the density data thereof are increased, the dot numbers are successively increased from different printing positions other than the above-described cyan printing position.

Abstract: A baseplate-free module includes a circuit board 1 held between housings 41 and 42. The circuit board 1 has engaging holes 17 in which hooks 41a, 42a of the housings 41 and 42 are engaged for assembling purposes to thereby eliminate the need for a baseplate.

Abstract: In a TFT liquid crystal display device using a DHF liquid crystal, the DHF liquid crystal is alignable to a first alignment state in which liquid crystal molecules are substantially aligned to a first direction, to a second alignment state in which the liquid crystal molecules are substantially aligned to a second direction and to an arbitrary intermediate alignment state between the first and second alignment states, in accordance with a voltage applied between the pixel electrodes and the opposing electrode. One of a pair of polarization plates has an optical axis set in substantially an intermediate direction between the first and second directions. The optical axis of the other polarization plate is set perpendicular to the optical axis of the former polarization plate. A plurality of pulses having voltages corresponding to a display gradation and whose polarities change frame by frame are applied to the DHF liquid crystal for each pixel in the selection period of that pixel.

Abstract: A surface light source device includes a light source, a light guide plate for guiding light from the light source to one surface, and a light-condensing member for outputting exit light from the light guide plate in a predetermined direction. The one surface of the light guide plate is a stepped surface whose thickness decreases step by step at a predetermined pitch from one end, at which the light source is arranged, to the other. The light-condensing member is located to face the light guide plate and includes a plurality of prisms for refracting exit light from the light guide plate toward the direction of a normal to the light guide plate, and a plurality of lenses for condensing and outputting light in a direction within a predetermined range of angles.

Abstract: A service information receiving device receives pay service information and year/month/day-of-month data, both multiplexed with FM broadcast radiowaves and transmitted from an FM broadcasting station. The device compares the use end date data, stored in an information storage medium which is detachable from the device, with the year/month/day-of-month data received by the device, and the device permits the display of the pay service information during the period in which these two sets of data disagree with each other, and after they have coincided with each other, inhibits the display of the pay service information.