Abstract: When an external recording medium connected to an interface is removed therefrom and a new external recording medium is connected to the interface, a processor selects either first file analysis information read from a memory or second file analysis information generated based on analysis of data recorded on the new external recording medium as file analysis information to be used for decoding a file stored in the new external recording medium, and the processor makes such selection based on comparison between first recording medium management information and second recording medium management information.

Abstract: In a land pre-pit address demodulating device DM for detecting land pre-pit address information during recording to a DVD-R/RW-disc, a tracking error signal TE is muted by a first reference potential Vref1 during a period in which the tracking error signal TE is generated from a reflected laser beam having a power for recording a mark, an RF residual component is removed from the tracking error signal TE, and the tracking error signal TE from which the RF residual component has been removed is compared with a second reference potential Vref2, thereby detecting a land pre-pit address signal.

Abstract: A template creation apparatus includes a text input unit, block information input unit, data model input unit, generation rule input unit, and template generation unit. The text input unit inputs at least one sample text as a sample of the text which can be generated by using the template. The block information input unit inputs, in correspondence with the sample text, block information representing the range and structure of an insertion block in which the character string can be replaced in the template. The data model input unit inputs a data model as the base of the character string of the insertion block in the sample text. The generation rule input unit inputs a generation rule to generate the character string of the insertion block in the sample text from the data model.

Abstract: In a land pre-pit address demodulating device DM for detecting land pre-pit address information during recording to a DVD-R/RW-disc, a tracking error signal TE is muted by a first reference potential Vref1 during a period in which the tracking error signal TE is generated from a reflected laser beam having a power for recording a mark, an RF residual component is removed from the tracking error signal TE, and the tracking error signal TE from which the RF residual component has been removed is compared with a second reference potential Vref2, thereby detecting a land pre-pit address signal.

Abstract: A rotating electric machine, including: a bowl-like housing having a through hole penetrated by a shaft and having a cutout portion in a part of an opening portion; a commutator fixed to the shaft; a base fixed to the housing by a clamp screw and having a tapped hole through which the clamp screw is inserted with a play; a brush disposed in the base and rubbing against the commutator; a plate having a joint portion to which a lead wire led outside is welded and fixed to the base; a grommet penetrated by the lead wire and engaged in the cutout portion of the housing; and a positioning unit which positions the lead wire to be welded in the joint portion.

Abstract: A rotating electric machine, including: a bowl-like housing having a through hole penetrated by a shaft and having a cutout portion in a part of an opening portion; a commutator fixed to the shaft; a base fixed to the housing by a clamp screw and having a tapped hole through which the clamp screw is inserted with a play; a brush disposed in the base and rubbing against the commutator; a plate having a joint portion to which a lead wire led outside is welded and fixed to the base; a grommet penetrated by the lead wire and engaged in the cutout portion of the housing; and a positioning unit which positions the lead wire to be welded in the joint portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of quinolone carboxylic acid formulations in the treatment of ocular and periocular infections. The present invention also relates to sustained release compositions comprising specific quinolone carboxylic acid compounds. The invention also relates to quinolone carboxylic acid compositions and methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of quinolone carboxylic acid formulations in the treatment of ocular and periocular infections. The present invention also relates to sustained release compositions comprising specific quinolone carboxylic acid compounds. The invention also relates to quinolone carboxylic acid compositions and methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of quinolone carboxylic acid formulations in the treatment of ocular and periocular infections. The present invention also relates to sustained release compositions comprising specific quinolone carboxylic acid compounds. The invention also relates to quinolone carboxylic acid compositions and methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of quinolone carboxylic acid formulations in the treatment of ocular and periocular infections. The present invention also relates to sustained release compositions comprising specific quinolone carboxylic acid compounds. The invention also relates to quinolone carboxylic acid compositions and methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of quinolone carboxylic acid formulations in the treatment of ocular and periocular infections. The present invention also relates to sustained release compositions comprising specific quinolone carboxylic acid compounds. The invention also relates to quinolone carboxylic acid compositions and methods of preparing the same.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an image reduce the processing load on a video controller. A CPU causes a counter to start counting the optical beam detection signals of a photodiode in accordance with a signal which indicates the leading edge of a sheet of recording paper received from a TOP sensor. Comparators compare the count value issued from the counter with the values set by the CPU at registers. Based on the comparison result, an F/F sets Q output. Thus, a BD signal is issued through a gate during a period specified by the values set at the registers. The use of the BD signal reduces the processing load on the video controller which generates and transfers an image signal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted benzylurea derivatives represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, a halogen atom, or an alkyl or alkoxyl group, R.sup.3 is a phenyl or heterocyclic group which may be substituted, n is an integer of 1-6, and R.sup.4 is a phenyl group which may be substituted, or salts thereof, and medicines comprising such a derivative as an active ingredient. The derivatives or salts thereof strongly inhibit only ACAT in macrophages and are hence useful as prophylactic and therapeutic agents for arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted vinylurea derivatives represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently a phenyl group which may be substituted, R.sup.2 is a phenyl group which may be substituted, or a cycloalkyl group, and wave lines mean that the bonding state may be either E or Z, with the proviso that the cases where R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are unsubstituted phenyl groups, and where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are unsubstituted phenyl groups and R.sup.3 is a 4-ethoxyphenyl group are excluded, or salt thereof, and medicines comprising such a derivative as an active ingredient as well as a method of preventing and treating arteriosclerosis with such a medicine. The derivatives or salts thereof selectively and strongly inhibit ACAT in macrophages and are hence useful as prophylactic and therapeutic agents for arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: A laser scanner control circuit which is used for an apparatus for scanning onto a photo sensitive material by a laser beam and forming and image thereon is constructed as a monolithic driver IC onto a single chip. A reset circuit is provided for a sample-hold circuit so as to minimize the laser power when the image forming apparatus is in a standby mode. A circuit to detect an abnormality of the laser power is further provided. Due to this, the safety of the laser power control of the sample-hold circuit is improved. The operation of the sample-hold circuit can be started at a time point when the laser emitting operation is stable.

Abstract: A laser scanner control circuit which is used for an apparatus for scanning onto a photo sensitive material by a laser beam and forming an image thereon is constructed as a monolithic driver IC onto a single chip. A reset circuit is provided for a sample-hold circuit so as to minimize the laser power when the image forming apparatus is in a standby mode. A circuit to detect an abnormality of the laser power is further provided. Due to this, the safety of the laser power control of the sample-hold circuit is improved. The operation of the sample-hold circuit can be started at a time point when the laser emitting operation is stable.

Abstract: A quinolone carboxylic acid derivative having the following formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aralkyl group, an ester residual group which can be hydrolyzed in living bodies, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an amino group which may be substituted by one or two lower alkyl groups, X is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, Y is CH.sub.2, O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, or N--R.sup.3, wherein R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and Z is an oxygen atom or two hydrogen atoms; or a salt thereof; and an antimicrobial agent comprising the same. The compound exhibits a superior antimicrobial activity, especially against gram positive microorganisms, and is thus useful for the treatments and prevention of various infectious diseases in clinics.

Abstract: A 5-aminoquinolone carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 means a hydrogen atom, an amino group, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms and an alkylamino group containing a linear or branched alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 denotes a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms, X stands for a halogen atom, Y means CH.sub.2, NH, CHR.sup.3 NR.sup.3, (R.sup.3 denoting a linear or branched alkyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms) or an oxygen atom, and Z stands for an oxygen atom or 2 hydrogen atoms, or a salt thereof, and an antibacterial agent containing such a derivative or salt as an active ingredient.The derivative or salt thereof exhibits strong anti-bacterial activities against Grampositive bacteria including tolerant bacteria, and is satisfactorily absorbed in a living body.

Abstract: A quinolone carboxylic acid derivative having the following formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aralkyl group, an ester residual group which can be hydrolyzed in living bodies, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom or an amino group which may be substituted by one or two lower alkyl groups, X is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, Y is CH.sub.2, O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, or N--R.sup.3, wherein R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and Z is an oxygen atom or two hydrogen atoms; or a salt thereof; and an antimicrobial agent comprising the same. The compound exhibits a superior antimicrobial activity, especially against gram positive microorganisms, and is thus useful for the treatments and prevention of various infectious diseases in clinics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a quinolone carboxylic acid derivative represented by the following the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl group, R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together form a five- or six-membered ring which may contain hetero atoms or may have substituents, provided that a compound wherein R.sub.1 is a methyl group, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen atom and ##STR2## is a piperazinyl group is excluded; or a salt thereof; to an antimicrobial agent comprising the same as an effective component; and to an intermediate for producing same.