Abstract: A recording and reproducing apparatus is disclosed in which video signal and indexing signal are separately recorded in video signal areas and subcode areas, respectively, of diagonal tracks formed on a tape by a rotating head. The apparatus has a tape driver for driving the tape, add/erase command keys for generating add/erase command to add/erase the indexing signal, an indexing signal control for setting and resetting the indexing signal, and a recording device for recording the video signal to the video signal area and, if any, the indexing signal to the subcode area of each track. An editing control is provided for controlling the indexing signal control in response to the add/erase command such that the indexing signal is first recorded as a reset state for a first predetermined amount and then recorded as a set state.

Abstract: An AC PDP incorporating the invention includes a first substrate having plural elongated address electrode structures, which include sets of color phosphors. A second substrate is opposed to the first substrate and encloses a dischargeable gas therebetween. The second substrate supports a plurality of scan electrode structures that are orthogonally oriented to the address electrode structures. Each scan electrode structure includes a scan loop with a first trace and a second trace and a plurality of sustain electrode structures that are interdigitated with the scan electrode structures, each sustain electrode structure including a first trace and a second trace. Address circuitry selectively applies address signals to the address electrode structures and scan circuitry applies a scan voltage to the scan electrode structures.

Abstract: A deep ultraviolet absorbent comprising at least one compound having one or more glycidyl groups in the molecule and at least one anthracene derivative, and a solvent capable of dissolving these compounds is effective for preventing reflection of deep ultraviolet light from a substrate during formation of resist pattern, resulting in forming ultra-fine patterns without causing notching and halation.

Abstract: In a method of detecting deterioration of a battery pack consisting of a series assembly of a plurality of battery modules during charging, on the basis of a voltage difference between a plurality of battery modules, deterioration detection is inhibited until a predetermined capacity is charged after starting of the charge. Also, in a detection apparatus for deterioration in a battery pack according to the present invention, a deterioration reference discharge voltage value which should correspond to a discharge current value and a temperature value is calculated on the basis of reference data, and the deterioration reference discharge voltage value is compared with an actual discharge voltage value to judge whether deterioration occurs or not.

Abstract: An optical transmission apparatus has an electro-optic converter device which converts an electrical signal into an intensity-modulated light signal in such a way that the amount of wavelength chirping is less than a given amount. Therefore a first optical fiber transmission path can convey the signal over a long distance with a small amount of waveform distortion. An optical property change device changes an optical property of the light signal sent from the first optical fiber transmission path. Therefore a second optical fiber transmission path can transmit the changed light signal to demanders' opto-electronic converter device while alleviating waveform distortion due to interference of plural light waves. The light signal is reconverted into an electrical signal.

Abstract: A brushless DC motor detects a positional relationship between the rotor and the stator windings in a short period of time when starting the motor and immediately switches the mode from a phase coincidence mode at the time of starting to a normal position detecting mode performed by counting output pulses in response to the rotational speed of the rotor. The motor detects a position of the rotor at an extremely high accuracy independently of the magnitude of the load even when the motor has already been subjected to the application of such a load at the time of starting. The motor is always driven at a high efficiency by applying a phase correction process so as to cause the phase of each of the voltages respectively induced in the stator windings to coincide with the corresponding one of the driving currents respectively outputted to the stator windings when the motor is being rotated normally.

Abstract: In a bridge circuit of a pressure sensor, resistances are connected in series to the impedances of a pressure detection coil and of a dummy coil for differential provided for deforming and non-deforming parts, and the values of the resistances are smaller than the impedances of the coils. The inductance and the internal resistance of the coils are measured under zero pressure and under the highest rating pressure. The resistance connected to the pressure detector coil is determined so that the sensor output sensitivity, represented as a difference of the sensor outputs under zero pressure and under the highest rating pressure, at the highest temperature agrees with that at the lowest temperature. The resistance connected to the dummy coil is determined so that the sensor output, represented as a difference of the sensor outputs under zero pressure, at the highest temperature agrees with that at the lowest temperature.

Abstract: A part mounting apparatus which includes a part holding/transfer device which holds the part at a part supply position for transfer up to a predetermined part mounting position for mounting, a recognizing device for recognizing a shape of the part held by the part holding/transfer device, and an inclined mirror device for inputting into a recognizing device, an image of the shape of the part in a direction perpendicular to a direction of an optical axis of the recognizing device.

Abstract: An infrared optical fiber is disclosed which has a composition ratio of silver chloride and silver bromide in the range of 30 to 70 percent by weight of silver chloride, and has a diameter of 0.5 mm or less. The infrared optical fiber has great mechanical strength, so that it does not burn because of degradation in the laser beam transmission capability, even after 2,000 times of repetitive bending with a curvature radius of 20 mm, which is the condition necessary for use within the interior of a body, and it exhibits excellent radiant optical characteristics. In particular, an infrared optical fiber with a diameter of 0.35 mm or less is preferred, because such an infrared optical fiber withstands over 10,000 times of repetitive bending under the same condition as above and can therefore be repeatedly used many times.

Abstract: An optical wavelength converting apparatus for converting the divergent lights by a compact apparatus into a parallel lights comprises a light source, a means for collecting the lights from the light source to introduce them into the optical waveguide of the wavelength converting element, a rotation symmetrical lens disposed on the end portion opposite to the end portion on the side irradiated with the collected lights, thereby to make it possible to convert the divergent lights like Cherenkov radiation lights into parallel lights by a compact apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming a Perovskite-type dielectric film on a substrate under low temperature by decomposing and reacting vapor of organometallic compound containing metal for the dielectric, vapor of organometallic compound containing titanium, and oxygen in a reduced-pressure and plasma.

Abstract: A magnetic detector of the present invention employs magneto-resistive elements and detects magnetic teeth of an object to be detected, and more particularly, a constant DC magnetic field is supplied to the magneto-resistive elements in such a way so as to avoid a non-linear region of the DC magnetic field to permit the use of such elements in the region exhibiting good linearity. The present invention provides the DC magnetic field to the magneto-resistive elements by employing a simple structure wherein the magneto-resistive elements are arranged inclined relative to the magnetic field defined between a permanent magnet and the magnetic teeth. Furthermore, the magneto-resistive elements having two phases delayed by .pi./2 are used in a half-bridge so as to improve the stability, waveform distortion, etc. with respect to the temperature of the detected signal.

Abstract: A switch actuating assembly for controlling an electric switch comprising a push-button assembly including at least one push-button, a fitting plate generally perpendicular to the push-button, an actuating rod extending from the push-button and having a free end adapted to control the switch, and a resiliently yieldable member connecting the push-button and the fitting plate together and providing a hinge axis about which the push-button can pivot from a release position to a depressed position against its own resiliency. The switch actuating assembly also comprises a panel having a mounting recess defined therein for the support of the push-button assembly.

Abstract: An electrophotographic copier comprises a photosensitive belt supported on first and second rollers and driven thereby, a development unit, a single transfer corotron, and an exposure unit. The development unit is disposed adjacent to the first roller, and the single transfer corotron is positioned on one side of a line connecting the first and second rollers, while the exposure unit is positioned on the other side of the line. The corotron charges the photosensitive belt during a first rotation of the belt around the rollers and causes transfer of a developed image from the photosensitive surface of the belt during a second rotation of the belt around the rollers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pickup needle cleaning device adapted to be incorporated in a record disk playback system having a carriage adapted to move above and across the surface of a record disk and mounting a pickup needle for optional engagement with the record disk. The cleaning device includes cleaning members carried by the carriage and adapted to move relatively to the pickup needle while keeping in contact therewith. The cleaning member is put into operation upon the upward or downward movement of the pickup needle.