Abstract: A plurality of image data and sequence data indicative of the sequence of displaying images are provided beforehand. The image data are sequentially read in accordance with the sequence indicated by the sequence data at the timing synchronous with automatic accompaniment. Image advancement in automatic accompaniment of a normal pattern differs from image accompaniment in automatic accompaniment of a fill-in pattern. The image display is made at the timing synchronous with chord advancement in automatic accompaniment.

Abstract: A method of efficiently orienting liquid crystal molecules on an orientation film formed on one surface of a film substrate which constitutes part of a liquid crystal display panel. In this method, the film substrate is conveyed between a rubbing roll and a backup roll disposed opposite the rubbing roll such that the orientation film faces the rubbing roll, that the rubbing and backup rolls are rotated in contact with the film substrate to thereby rub the orientation film formed on the film substrate for orienting the liquid crystal molecules. Thus, the orientation film formed on the film substrate is continuously rubbed while the film substrate is being conveyed to thereby achieve efficient rubbing.

Abstract: Various calculations and also games are executed when one of memory devices, for instance, IC cards into which various application programs have been stored is electrically connected to a data processing device. The respective memory devices store ID codes preselected to the sorts thereof. The data processing device compares the ID code used in the previous data processing operation with the ID code being used in the present data processing operation while executing the application program of the memory device, and judges whether or not the same memory device is being electrically connected to the data processing device. When a judgement is made that the different memory device is electrically connected, the memory content of the memory for executing the application program employed in the data processing device is cleared, and another program of the memory device newly connected to the data processing device is performed with employment of the memory the content of which has been cleared.

Abstract: A data file arranged in one-to-one correspondence with one unit, and a connection definition table, arranged in correspondence with each unit, for defining a data file of an arbitrary unit to which data is to be transmitted, are arranged. The unit processes data in its own data file, and writes the processed data in a data file defined by the connection definition table.

Abstract: A facsimile apparatus receives identification dataidentifying a particular destination terminal, at the time of transmitting document data to the destination terminal via a telephone line. A memory unit stores, as a data pair, a facsimile number input by manual dialing, and the identification data returned from the destination terminal. A display unit displays the identification data. A selection unit selects one of the identification data displayed on the display means. A line connecting unit reads out a facsimile number stored in the memory means and corresponding to the selected identification data, and connects the facsimile apparatus to a telephone line corresponding to the readout facsimile number.

Abstract: A blower provided, for example, at the bottom of a predetermined concavity in an electronic keyboard instrument supplies an air blast to a light ball to blow same up, using a fan rotated by a motor. In this case, a motor controller controls the rotational speed of the motor on the basis of the amplitude of a tone signal output from an amplifier. As a result, the ball moves up and down in accordance with the amplitude of the tone signal. The motor controller may control the rotational speed of the motor on the basis of a pitch for controlling the generation of a tone signal, velocity, timbre, automatic performance tempo, rhythm pattern or a change in the pitch or a combination of some or all of them, and not on the basis of the amplitude of the generated tone signal by itself.