Abstract: A display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate arranged to face the first substrate, and a seal member arranged to bond the first substrate and the second substrate to each other with a display medium layer enclosed between the first substrate and the second substrate. At least one of the first substrate and the second substrate has a layered structure of a reinforcing layer and one or more layers having a lower strength than that of the reinforcing layer, and at least a portion of the seal member is bonded directly to the reinforcing layer.

Abstract: A digital multi-function peripheral constantly transmits a signal for starting. When a mobile phone is located within a predetermined distance from the digital multi-function peripheral and receives the signal for starting, the mobile phone then transmits a reply signal to the digital multi-function peripheral. Then, the digital multi-function peripheral connects with the mobile phone by transmitting its identification data to the mobile phone. Further, the digital multi-function peripheral causes, by transmitting data for instructing execution of an application program associated with transmission and reception by the mobile phone to the mobile phone, the mobile phone to execute the application program.

Abstract: A method of encoding that uses standard codecs such as linear encoders and decoders for encoding and decoding data with different levels of robustness to errors is described. In one configuration, multiple encoders may be utilized, and one of the encoders may use a standard encoder such as a turbo code followed by a nonlinearity that creates an unequal distribution of ones and zeros in a binary representation of the code. In another configuration, a coder may be utilized that represents message outputs as “channels” that create state transitions (or symbol errors) in a data forward error correction coder.

Abstract: A lamp holder that is capable of reducing the number of lamp holder types required for setting a variety of the intervals between the light source lamps such that the interval is shorter in the center portion and wider in the respective end portions for example. The lamp holder 20 has a plurality of lamp clips 21, 21 that hold two CCFLs at a predetermined interval and are rotatably supported on a base of the lamp holder 20.

Abstract: A transmission systems suitable for video.

Abstract: A controller (101) designates whether images are integrated or not and image placement mode when integration is implemented. An image integrator (102) creates image data in a format designated by the presence/absence of integration and placement mode. A 3D information generator (103) generates 3D information necessary for 3D image display by formatting the presence/absence of integration and the placement mode. An encoder (104) encodes the image data created by image integrator (102) and generates coded data. A multiplexer (105) converts the encoded data generated by encoder (104) and the 3D information created by the 3D information generator into a predetermined format and outputs the result to the outside. This arrangement enables image data for 3D display to be versatile.

Abstract: A plastic substrate according to the present invention is used in optical instruments. The plastic substrate includes a composite substrate 10 in which fibers 11 are embedded in a resin matrix 12. The fibers are arranged in at least one predetermined direction within a plane of the composite substrate. The composite substrate substantially transmits visible radiation and has a predefined retardation that is associated with the predetermined direction in which the fibers are arranged.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thin film transistor substrate for use in a liquid crystal display device and a method of fabricating the same, and an object is to provide a thin film transistor substrate which can ensure high reliability even though a low resistance metal is used in a material for a gate electrode and a predetermined wiring and a method of fabricating the same. A TFT substrate has a gate electrode in a multilayer structure configured of an AlN film as a nitrogen containing layer, an Al film as a main wiring layer and an upper wiring layer formed of an MoN film and an Mo film. On the gate electrode whose side surface inclines gently, a gate insulating film of excellent film quality is formed.

Abstract: The liquid crystal display device of the present invention includes a liquid crystal display panel 2 containing a liquid crystal having an alignment state which is so controlled that: a transmission intensity at an oblique viewing angle is greater than a frontal transmission intensity assuming a frontal transmittance of 1 for a white display and a transmittance of 1 at the oblique viewing angle for a white display; and a first region and a second region coexist in one or multiple picture element regions constituting a pixel, excess brightness occurring at the oblique viewing angle in the first region, no excess brightness occurring at the oblique viewing angle in the second region. The liquid crystal display device also includes a panel, 3, for use in viewing angle property control setting all or part of the second region of the liquid crystal display panel 2 to either a light-blocking state or a light-transmitting state as viewed from an oblique direction.

Abstract: A slave apparatus control portion refers to a priority channel table stored in a use priority channel memory at the time of establishing communications with a host apparatus. The radio channel having the highest priority is allocated as the initial channel, and a connection request signal is transmitted from a communicating portion to the host apparatus in the frequency band of the initial channel. When the initial channel interferes with the radio channels used by other slave apparatuses or the frequency bands used by PCs, the radio channel overlapping those frequency bands is avoided, and the radio channel of the frequency band that is the second highest priority is selected.

Abstract: A charging apparatus which is excellent in charging uniformity and thus allows a to-be-charged body to be charged uniformly and in which the generation of discharge products can be reduced, is provided. In the charging apparatus, ions are generated under the difference in electrical potential between the discharge electrode and the induction electrode produced in the ion generating section. The generated ions are caused to flow toward the counter electrode, whereupon the to-be-charged body arranged between the ion generating section and the counter electrode is charged.

Abstract: The image forming apparatus of the present invention includes a first and a second main conveyance path, a first and a second processing unit, a transfer unit, and a fixing unit. The first and second main conveyance paths come together after having branched apart between a paper supply unit and a paper delivery unit. A recording medium is selectively conveyed along either one of the first and second main conveyance path. Image formation is performed by a method of electrophotography by, alternatively, either the first or second processing unit. Between the first and second main conveyance paths where they are branched apart, the transfer unit generates a transfer electric field between itself and one or the other of the first and second processing unit. The fixing unit controls the temperature of a first or a second fixing roller, which are disposed in the first and second main conveyance path after they have come together, alternatively.

Abstract: Certain novel substituted imidazole 4-carboxamides are ligands of the human cholecystokinin receptor and, in particular, are selective ligands of the human cholecystokinin-1 receptor (CCK-1R). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the modulation of CCK-1R, such as obesity, and diabetes.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a switched capacitor digital/analog converter is provided, for example providing gamma correction in liquid crystal displays. The converter includes a plurality of conversion capacitors including first plates connected to an output line and second plates connectable via electronic switches to first or second reference voltages in accordance with the values of corresponding bits of an input word. The converter also includes a plurality of terminating capacitors, at least one of which is switchable in or out of circuit depending on the value of at least one of the bits of the input word. By suitable choice of capacitance values and reference voltages, a wide range of non-linear transfer functions can be provided by the converter.

Abstract: A cellular phone includes a first case and a second case, which are connected in a foldable manner through a hinge. When the cellular phone is in a folded state, a second display unit displays an image with the side (upper side) closer to the hinge as the upper side. Accordingly, the user can hold the second case of the cellular phone in his/her hand regardless of whether the cellular phone is in a folded state or in an open state. The user can easily switch between a folded state and an open state with respect to the first case and the second case.

Abstract: A drive transmission mechanism of a sheet transportation apparatus of the present invention comprises an upstream transportation roller gear and a planet gear for transmitting a first driving force from a driving source to the upstream transportation roller gear, and a release mechanism for preventing the upstream transportation roller gear and the planet gear from engaging with each other. The release mechanism prevents the engagement of the planet gear and the upstream transportation roller gear when the driven gear is driven to reversely rotate by a second driving force. The release mechanism prevents the engagement by moving a release member before the planet gear and the driven gear engage with each other. The release mechanism moves the release member by the driven gear being reversely rotated by the second driving force which is a driving force other than the driving source.

Abstract: An illuminating lamp for a display device is capable of minimizing a luminance difference between a high-voltage driving side and a low-voltage driving side. The illuminating lamp is arranged behind a display panel via optical sheets and driven in a high-voltage driving method. The illuminating lamp includes discharge lamps connected in series, wherein gas pressures of the discharge lamps at a high-voltage driving side are set to be higher than those of the discharge lamps at a low-voltage driving side.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a signal process circuit in accordance with the present invention includes: a first input terminal via which an input signal is supplied; a second input terminal via which a predetermined signal is supplied; a cross-coupled inverter circuit, including first and second CMOS inverter circuits, in which an input of the first CMOS inverter circuit and an output of the second CMOS inverter circuit are interconnected to each other and an output of the first CMOS inverter circuit and an input of the second CMOS inverter circuit are interconnected to each other; a current control circuit that applies currents to the first and second CMOS inverter circuits in accordance with a timing signal, the input signal, and the predetermined signal; output terminals which are connected to the outputs of the first and second CMOS inverter circuits, respectively, and from which an output signal is supplied; and a reset circuit that resets the output signal based on the timing signal.

Abstract: A hydrazone compound capable of realizing an electrophotographic photoreceptor having good electric properties such as good sensitivity and light responsibility, good electric and mechanical durability and good environment stability, is provided. The hydrazone compound is represented by the following general formula (1). The compound is contained in the charge transporting layer of the electrophotographic photoreceptor.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel including two substrates combined together through a sealing material applied to a peripheral portion thereof. A liquid crystal is sealed between the substrates, and there is a picture-frame area on the substrates, outside a display area and inside a region where the sealing material is formed. A light-shield film is formed in the picture-frame area in the form of a frame surrounding the display area, wherein the light-shield film does not overlap the sealing material. A first conductive film is formed in the picture-frame area on either of the substrates, outside the light-shield film, in the form of a continuously connected frame surrounding the display area and in the same layer as a pixel electrode formed at each pixel in the display area. A second conductive film is formed on the other of the substrates, facing the first conductive film.