Abstract: Methods, systems and an apparatus for a web-based interface to an embedded web server that facilitates accessing and presenting complex data on any web-enabled device using standard data communication protocols without disrupting the operation of the data acquisition device in which the web server is embedded.

Abstract: The bill counter has thickness detection units 31, 32, and 33 for detecting the thickness of a bill passing through a transport passage. The thickness detection units 31, 32, and 33 are separately placed on the transport passage. Waveform outputs from the thickness detection units 31, 32, and 33, provided by detecting the thicknesses of predetermined parts of bill passing through the transport passage are compared with waveform data previously stored in a storage unit and the number of bills passing through the transport passage is determined.

Abstract: A cable guide is provided for a movable body such as a chair having legs with casters. The cable guide guides a cable attached to the movable member away from the casters during movement of the movable member and/or horizontal rotation of a portion of the movable member.

Abstract: In a ridge waveguide-type semiconductor light-emitting device, a buried layer is composed of a high-resistance semiconductor material (e.g., amorphous silicon), thereby improving the heat-dissipating characteristic and prolonging lifetime. The buried layer is made higher than the top surface of the ridge, the top surface of the ridge is situated in the resulting recess, and an electrode is formed from the top surface of the ridge to the top surface of the surrounding buried layer to cover the entirety of these surfaces. Making the buried layer higher than the top of the ridge prevents an electrical short circuit for being caused by an electrically conductive bonding agent used in junction-down mounting.