Abstract: The present invention provides precise temperature estimation in a heat treatment apparatus that estimates temperatures of process objects by using a thermal model and performs a heat treatment while performing a temperature control based on the estimated temperatures. The heat treatment apparatus (1) includes a processing vessel (11) accommodating plural wafers W, plural heaters (31 to 33) and plural temperature sensors (S1 to S5), and stores the thermal model. The heat treatment apparatus 1 estimates temperatures of the wafers W based on outputs of the temperature sensors (S1 to S5) by using the thermal model and controls the heaters (31 to 33) based on the estimated temperatures, applying a heat treatment to the wafers W. The thermal model for an individual apparatus is made by calibrating a standard thermal model designed for a standard apparatus.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for measuring a radiofrequency magnetic field, characterised in that it comprises on a common support: a coil forming a primary reception antenna; a voltage-controlled oscillator, monitored so that its output frequency depends on the amplitude of the magnetic field received on the coil forming primary antenna; an absorption modulation load connected to the oscillator output; a secondary antenna sensitive to the magnetic field influenced by the absorption modulation resulting from the power supply load by the voltage-controlled oscillator, and means for operating the available signal on the secondary antenna.

Abstract: Temperature sensor with a temperature-dependent actuating device (12) comprising a capillary tube (14) which is filled with a gaseous or liquid medium which—in case of temperature changes along a measuring distance formed by the capillary tube (14)—effects a pressure or volume change and which comprises a path transmission element (16) which is provided medium-tight at one end of the capillary tube (14) and exerts a stroke movement depending on the pressure or volume in the capillary tube (14), and with a sensor which is designed as a Hall-effect probe (27) and which detects, contact-free, the stroke movement of the path transmission element (16) via a magnet (34) arranged on the path transmission element (16) or a section pointing toward the Hall-effect probe (27) on the path transmission element (16) of a magnetic material, characterized in that the path transmission element (16) is fixed on the housing bottom (25), and that a printed circuit board (28) taking up the Hall-effect probe (27) is arranged—separ

Abstract: This invention provides a technique of stably focusing on a major object without any sense of discomfort regardless of differences in lens unit type in a camera body on which a lens unit can be detachably mounted. For this purpose, the type of lens unit connected to the camera is determined. Cutoff frequencies are then set for a low-pass filter and high-pass filter on the basis of the determination result. With regard to frequency component data in predetermined area of an image sensor, a peak hold circuit, integrator, and difference peak hold circuit each generate evaluate value information. A camera microcomputer transmits the obtained evaluate value information to a lens microcomputer in the lens unit.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor for detecting an object includes: a detection portion including one half bridge, which has two spin valve type electro-magnetic transformation devices disposed on a substrate; and a magnet near the detection portion having a magnetic field changeable in accordance with influence of the object. The spin valve type electro-magnetic transformation devices are arranged with respect to the magnet in such a manner that a direction of a magnetic field to be applied to one of the spin valve type electro-magnetic transformation devices is opposite to a direction of a magnetic field to be applied to the other one of the spin valve type electro-magnetic transformation devices.

Abstract: A dustproof structure adapted to an image-capturing device, includes a dustproof cover body, two movable dustproof vanes, a rotating element, and a bottom seat. The dustproof cover body has a first through hole. Two corresponding movable dustproof vanes movably pivot in the dustproof cover body. The rotating element movably disposes on the two movable dustproof vanes, and the rotating element has a second through hole corresponding to the first through hole and a plurality of support ribs formed on two side faces thereof. The bottom seat is fixed on a bottom side of the dustproof cover body for preventing the rotating element from being moved longitudinally, and the bottom seat has a third through hole corresponding to the first and second through holes. The rotating element is moved transversely in a predetermined range between the two movable dustproof vanes and the bottom seat via a part of the support ribs.

Abstract: A locator comprises a first clamping element, a second clamping element opposite to the first clamping element, a guide bar extending through the first clamping element and the second clamping element, and a transmitting element rotatably disposed between the first clamping element and the second clamping element and abutting the first and second clamping elements. When the transmitting element rotates, the first clamping element and the second clamping element move along the guide bar to approach or move away each other, thereby clamping or releasing an object.

Abstract: A support for a camcorder includes a platform connectable to a camcorder and a gripping handle attached via a multi-directional joint to the platform. The handle includes a head portion close to the multidirectional joint and is segmented along its major axis so as to define at least three pivotably connected leg portions, so as to enable the opening of the leg portions to form a mini-tripod for stationary support of the platform. The support further includes a stabilizer arm having a first end associated to the platform, an opposite second end to which a balancing, stabilizing weight is attached. The arm is provided with a joint enabling the pivoting of the second end of the arm between a first free-floating stabilizing position of the platform and a second position wherein the second end of the arm is suitable to rest on a shoulder-chest area of a camcorder operator.

Abstract: A magnetic field detector is provided that makes use of Magneto-Impedance in order to switch an oscillator between operating states as a function of magnetic field strengths.

Abstract: A vibrator for cellular telephones and the like uses components of a camera. Thus, the need for a dedicated vibrator, and the cost associated therewith, are mitigated. A component of the camera can be moved so as to provide vibration. For example, a lens of the camera can be move back and forth rapidly by an actuator. The vibration can be used to indicate that the phone is ringing, for example.

Abstract: A rotation angle detecting device that detects a rotation angle of a rotating object includes a permanent magnet that generates magnetic fields in response to rotation of the rotating object, a magnetic sensor, a first yoke and a second yoke. The magnetic sensor includes a pair of close integrated magnetic sensing elements, such as hall elements, disposed at a position around the permanent magnet so that one of the sensing elements senses magnetic field at a phase different from the other. The first yoke and the second yoke forms two magnetic paths crossing each other at the magnetic sensor.

Abstract: A system for attaching in situ thermal management equipment, such as a heat exchanger, to a high pressure gas storage tank in a manner which fixes the in situ equipment in the interior of the tank, to the tank, but does not constrain the axial location of the in situ equipment, thereby allowing a small amount of longitudinal displacement or axial rotation between the heat exchanger and the tank. A degree of longitudinal movement along the axis of the tank and a degree of rotation is effected, both singularly at either end of the in situ device or dually at each end of the in situ device positioned within the tank.

Abstract: Dual-wall container includes an outer wall that is at least one of at least partially substantially transparent and at least partially substantially translucent, an inner wall adapted to contain a substance, at least one symbol arranged an outer surface of the inner wall, and at least one of a coating of a thermochromatic composition arranged on the outer surface of the inner wall, a thermochromatic composition layer arranged on the outer surface of the inner wall, and a thermochromatic composition arranged on an outer surface of at least the at least one symbol. The thermochromatic composition is structured and arranged to change color when the inner wall experiences or senses a temperature change. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A proximity sensor system uses a sensor coil as the frequency determining element of an oscillator circuit. The frequency of the oscillator circuit is thus modulated based on the proximity of the sensor coil to a conductive element, thereby supplying a frequency modulated sensor signal. A frequency modulation (FM) detector circuit demodulates the sensor signal, and supplies a signal having an amplitude that varies with, and is representative of, the proximity of the sensor coil to the conductive element.

Abstract: First and second thermal sensors measure the respective temperatures of portions of a surface of a structure such as an aircraft component. An alert signal is emitted if the temperatures of the surface portions are substantially different. An energy source causes heat flow within the structure. Subsurface irregularities such as disbanded areas between composite layers and foreign materials obstruct heat flow within the structure and cause proximate surface portions to exhibit different temperatures. A non-alert signal may be emitted if the temperatures of proximate surface portions are essentially the same.

Abstract: An electronic thermometer is configured for selectable predictive modes based upon the same predictive algorithm. A mode selector is adapted for user selection between several modes of operation of the thermometer. Each mode of operation utilizes the same predictive algorithm for estimating the temperature of the subject before the thermometer reaches full equilibrium. Different modes offer users a selection for striking the appropriate balance between response time and precision, based upon user preferences and needs.

Abstract: There is provided a shutter device which is used in a camera having two image-capturing optical systems and enables a significant reduction in the number of components. Two shutter openings are formed in a shutter base. Shutter blades and a diaphragm plate are provided forward of the shutter base. When a cam pin is reciprocally moved from the position of a start point to an intermediate position or from the intermediate position to the position of an end point, the shutter blades open and close a shutter one or more times. When the cam pin is located at any position along the way from the start position to the intermediate position, the diaphragm plate is moved to a location where small diaphragm openings correspond to the shutter openings. When the cam pin is located at any position along the way from the intermediate position to the position of the endpoint, the diaphragm plate is moved to a location where open diaphragm openings correspond to the shutter openings.

Abstract: A pipeline inspection tool has a spirally arranged series of blocks, with each block having a magnet and at least one magnetic flux sensor. An axially extending support may be provided which terminates in mounts and the series of blocks may be mounted between the mounts. The support may be arranged so as to permit bending of said series of blocks but resist torsion of said series of blocks. A supporting tendon may extend from a second of the mounts through a first opening in each block around a tendon supporting pulley of the first of the mounts and back through a second opening in each block to the second mount. A compression spring surrounding each arm of the tendon between the tendon support and the series of blocks. The magnet of each block may be arranged such that a like pole of each magnet is at one side of the series of blocks. The poles of each magnet may be longitudinally elongated and the longitudinally elongated poles may be directed along an axis of said tool.

Abstract: An image-capturing apparatus for controlling a drive system for an optical system corresponding to the position of an operation unit includes a motor for driving a control target of the drive system, a driver for the motor, position detecting means for detecting the position of the operation unit, position generating means for generating the output corresponding to the position of the operating unit with a limited movable range by configuring an initialization value and maximum and minimum values of integrated displacement by the output of the position detecting means, and controlling means for controlling the motor via the driver so as to drive the control target corresponding to the position generating output of the operating unit.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling a radiant heater of a cooktop comprising a power controller, a changeover switch and a rod controller in a first operating mode which provides for the interruption of operation at temperatures of approximately 600° C. at a first switching point on the rod controller. In a second operating mode, a switch in the rod controller is set to a different switching point resulting in interruption of the power supply at temperatures of approximately 80° C., so that the radiant heater makes it possible to keep food hot without boiling.