Abstract: A cassette adaptor is disclosed, in which a head holder unit comprises a head holder for holding a magnetic head and a dummy tape frame having dummy tape members, and pins of the dummy tape frame are inserted into holes of the head holder thereby to fasten each other. When a cassette holder is inserted into the cassette tape reproduction apparatus, a tape guide of the cassette tape reproduction apparatus and the dummy tape members engage with each other, and the magnetic head moves to a position in opposed relationship with the reproduction head of the cassette tape reproduction apparatus in response to this engagement.

Abstract: A multimedia editing apparatus including a template manager, a material information manager, a template operator, a logic structure synthesizer, a layout structure synthesizer, and a physical operation determiner. The template manager manages a template describing therein a logic structure, a layout structure, and a physical operation common to a diversity of multimedia content. The material information manager manages material information such as text, photo, and video. The template operator combines material information extracted from the material manager with a template extracted from the template manager. The logic structure synthesizer synthesizes a logic structure in a template with material information. The layout structure synthesizer synthesizes a layout structure in a template with material information. The physical operation determiner determines physical operations of material based on the synthesized logic structure which material information a physical operation in a template should use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a video encoding apparatus including a video processor for performing video processing on input video data, a variable length encoder for performing variable length encoding on the processed (quantized) video data and for supplying the encoded data and a generated bit quantity, a DRAM for storing the encoded data that is output as a bitstream, a bitstream output circuit for computing, based on a value found by subtracting the generated bit quantity from a set bit quantity predetermined in advance, a period taken to read from the DRAM the bitstream and for outputting the bitstream as output video data in the computed period, and an arbiter for controlling the operations of the video processor, the variable length encoder, the DRAM, and the bitstream output circuit.

Abstract: Regarding filling of a paste, a temperature gradient at a paste-pressing face is managed by a heater incorporated in a filling head. Alternatively, a nonvolatile component is applied to a printing face of a base material before the paste is filled, thereby preventing a volatile component of the paste from evaporating with time. Viscosity of the paste is thus maintained. Meanwhile, a change of the quantity of the paste is coped with by changing a moving speed of the filling head or a contact angle of the filling head to the printing face, or by supporting the filling head at the side in touch with the printing face.

Abstract: An unit installation tool for a separate type air conditioner is capable of installing the output unit easily and safely on the outer wall, and preventing shaking or swaying. A yoke is fitted to the outer wall with bolts. A holding part extended laterally is provided in the upper part of this yoke. The holding part has a first engaging part provided in the upper part of the rear surface of the unit engaged from above, for stopping it from beneath, and a position keeping part provided below the first engaging part of the yoke, having a second engaging part provided beneath the first engaging part of the unit engaged from above, for defining the longitudinal movement of the lower side of the unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processing of a video signal in a computer display and the like, and aims at providing a synchronizing signal generator which can obtain a vertical synchronizing pulse whose phase is stable with respect to the horizontal synchronizing signal and in which a counter for counting a clock synchronized with the horizontal synchronizing signal has a small counted value. It comprises a counter (8R) for detecting the vertical synchronization period (N) on the basis of the horizontal synchronizing signal (Hsync) and an output switching unit (14) which outputs a vertical synchronizing pulse (Vd) synchronized with the vertical synchronizing signal (Vsync) when the input vertical synchronizing signal (Vsync) has a vertical synchronization period of a given range, and which selects and outputs a pulse (Sq) having a given vertical synchronization period when the input vertical synchronizing signal does not have a vertical synchronization period of the given range.

Abstract: A cooking appliance performs cooking which is remotely controlled, based on information relating to the object to be heated, as the information is transmitted to the appliance's computer from a management's computer. The cooking appliance can also cook any part of food in the cooking chamber locally.

Abstract: A high-performance optical scanner in which the f.theta. characteristics and the field curvature are compensated excellently by shifting an optical deflector by an optimum amount and using a collecting lens that can be processed easily. The optical scanner includes, in one embodiment: a semiconductor laser 1; a polygon mirror 4 as an optical deflector; a cylindrical lens 3 as a first imaging optical system; and a correcting lens 6 as a second imaging optical system formed of one correcting lens having a curved-axis toric surface. A formula of 0.15<{.DELTA.X.multidot.cos (.alpha./2)}/rp<0.35 is satisfied, wherein .DELTA.X indicates a shift amount that is the distance between a reflecting point at a scanning center and the center of a deflecting plane, .alpha. represents an angle of reflection on the deflecting plane at the scanning center, and rp denotes the radius of an inscribed circle in the polygon mirror 4.

Abstract: The invention discloses a synchronous DRAM having memory elements arranged in rows and columns, the memory elements being accessible by decoding a memory address applied thereto, normal column drivers for activating appropriate memory elements in response to decoded column addresses signals; redundant column drivers distributed throughout memory banks and flexibly selectable to replace faulty columns within multiple blocks within a bank; and switch means for selectively activating the redundant column and preventing the activation of a defective normal column, whereby the column redundancy method and apparatus minimizes the timing difference between a normal and redundant column paths and which minimizes the number of fuses required to be blown in repairing faulty columns addresses.

Abstract: An apparatus having two or more digital video tape recorders provides high-quality digital data copying. The apparatus comprises a first digital video tape recorder; a second digital video tape recorder; a transfer unit which receives data on a first data bus, delays the data by a time T3, and outputs the delayed data to a second data bus synchronized to a recording synchronizing signal; and a controller for producing a reproducing synchronizing signal and a recording synchronizing signal, and controlling the transfer unit. The first digital video tape recorder comprises a first reproducing circuit for converting data read from a tape to a specified transfer format, and outputs the converted data to the first data bus synchronized to the reproducing synchronizing signal; and a second reproducing circuit for receiving data on the first data bus, delaying the data for a time T1, converting the delayed data to an external format, and outputting it.

Abstract: In an optical disc, an ID field contains a plurality of address information, and is preliminarily recorded in convex and concave signals, and is composed of two sets offset by about 1/2 track pitch toward the internal or external track direction adjacent to the guide track, an information recording field is composed of grooves and lands oscillating at a single frequency in the radial direction, and the grooves and lands alternate in every revolution of the guide track. When w bits of information are included in one period of oscillation, an information unrecorded field between the ID field and information recording field is arranged to have a length of w/10 bits or more and/or w bits or less, and therefore, when recording continuous information data such as video data, it is possible to record continuously by generating a clock securely from the oscillating signal, and moreover, the format efficiency is improved, so that a format of a larger capacity is achieved.

Abstract: A semiconductor light-emitting device with a double hetero structure, including: an active layer made of Ga.sub.1-x In.sub.x N (0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.0.3) doped with a p-type impurity and an n-type impurity; and first and second cladding layers provided so as to sandwich the active layer.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a display device which includes a frame on which a screen is held includes a protecting panel disposed at the front side of the screen, a substantially Z-form holding member having a holding portion for holding the peripheral edge of the protecting panel, and a pressing portion pressed in the gap formed between the frame and the screen. The screen is placed at the back side of the frame, the protecting panel is placed at the inner side of the opening of the frame, a part of the holding portion of the holding member is positioned between the opening of the frame and the peripheral part of the protecting panel. By the pressing portion of the holding member, the screen and the holding member are held on the frame, and by the holding portion of the holding member, the protecting panel is held on the frame.

Abstract: An input buffer of the present invention includes: a plurality of receiver circuits for performing different phase adjustments on an input signal, and outputting the differently phase-adjusted signals; a pattern detection circuit for detecting a period of time for which a voltage of the input signal has remained unchanged; and a signal selection circuit for selecting one of the output signals received from the receiver circuits based on the detection result from the pattern detection circuit.

Abstract: A relay control circuit enables releasing of welding of contacts in a short period by applying an bombardment pulse effective for welded contacts of the relay. Welded contacts of a relay are detected and subsequently input a signal to a microcomputer. A first driver is connected to an output port of the microcomputer which controls the relay, and a second driver is provided to another output port for driving the relay in parallel. This configuration allows to drive the first and second drivers alternately when contacts of the relay are welded, in order to apply an effective bombardment pulse for ensuring rapid separation of the welded contacts.

Abstract: There is provided a battery pack with a water leakage detecting seal comprising a protective circuit 5 for protecting a battery, a first case 6, a second case 7, and a battery cell 8, characterized in that the water leakage detecting seal 2 is arranged adjacent to the protective circuit 5 for protecting the battery in the rear of a window 3 formed in the first case 6 in such a way that the water leakage detecting seal 2 is sandwiched between the first case 6 and the second case 7.

Abstract: A washing machine having a water supply valve 10 to supply water into a washing spin tank 2. The washing spin tank 2 is rotatably provided inside outer tank 1. The washing machine also has a motor 5, etc., and a controller to control the washing machine as a whole. The controller is provided with a first process of rotating the washing spin tank 2 while supplying water and a second process of sprinkling water into the washing spin tank 2 after raising the washing water in between the outer tank 1 and the washing spin tank 2 by centrifugal force due to the rotation of the washing spin tank 2. The result being reduced damage and tangling of the wash while efficiently utilizing washing time, securing cleansing force, and reducing non-uniformity of washing.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a starting switch circuit which is generally applicable to ballasts and fluorescent lamps having different normal rated power from each other. A starting switch circuit includes a serially-connected circuit having a first rectifier circuit, a semiconductor switching element including a control terminal, and a first resistor circuit for detecting a current flowing to the semiconductor switching element, all connected in series; a first timer circuit, connected in parallel to a series circuit of the semiconductor switching element and the first resistor circuit, for switching the semiconductor switching element to OFF state after the semiconductor switching element is in ON state for a predetermined period of time; and a control circuit for controlling the semiconductor switching element.

Abstract: A multi-standard television receiver in accordance with the present invention includes a plurality of video signal processing blocks having tristate functions at their output terminals, at least one memory block used in common for a plurality of video signal processing blocks and a video signal processing selection means for selecting one of the video signal processing blocks and independently controlling the output terminals of the video signal processing blocks using elements having a tristate function and can reduce power consumption by working only a selected video signal processing block and stopping the other video signal processing blocks. Further, using elements having a tristate function, possibility of element breakdown at selection and control of the elements can be removed.

Abstract: Due to a bimetallic contact point, a fine control is out of sight. Further, dispersion of bimetal characteristics and poor durability of a contact point cause problems, particularly in maintenance work. In order to overcome these problems, a controller for extending a service life of the contact point can provide a fine control, so that a maintenance-free electric cooker can be provided. The ON/OFF of the contact point of relay is controlled to operate at zero potential of commercial power, and a short-pulse-signal-switch that allows the relays to remove deposition by itself even if the contact point encounters deposition, are prepared and applied to plural heaters for controlling thereof.