Abstract: A targeting system for determining the distance to a target and, in response thereto, altering the angular position of a projectile launcher relative to a hand held support.

Abstract: Techniques are described for managing the execution of programs on multiple computing systems, such as computing systems organized into multiple groups. A program execution service manages the program execution on behalf of multiple customers or other users, and selects appropriate computing systems to execute one or more instances of program, such as based in part on locations of one or more previously stored copies of the program from which copies of the program to execute may be acquired. For example, in some situations the selection of an appropriate computing system to execute an instance of a program is based in part on physical or logical proximity to other resources, such as stored copies of the program, executing copies of the program, and/or available computing systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical sensor at least some part of which is formed monolithically in an active matrix substrate of a display device. In order to detect ambient light with high accuracy by eliminating the influences of stray light and of property variations between photodetecting elements, the optical sensor includes a detection photodiode (11) and a reference photodiode (12) covered with a shielding film (15). The optical sensor further includes a differential amplifier (16) one input terminal of which is connected to the cathode of the detection photodiode (11) and the other input terminal is connected to the cathode of the reference photodiode (12), an integration capacitor (19) and a reset switch (22).

Abstract: A sensor circuit or a display apparatus from which a highly accurate sensor output can be obtained includes a photodiode, a capacitor that is connected to the photodiode via an accumulation node and accumulates charges according to an electric current in the photodiode; a sensor switching element transistor that causes the accumulation node and an output line to be conductive with respect to each other in response to a readout signal and outputs an output signal according to the potential of the accumulation node to the output line; a variable capacitor that is provided between the accumulation node and an input electrode, and whose capacitance varies when a pressure is applied by a touching operation; and a control switching element transistor to which a control signal for switching conduction and non-conduction between the variable capacitor and the accumulation node is input.

Abstract: A sensor circuit or a display apparatus from which a highly accurate sensor output can be obtained includes a photodiode (photodetecting element); a capacitor connected to the photodiode via an accumulation node; a reset signal line to which a reset signal is supplied; a readout signal line to which a readout signal is supplied; a thin-film transistor (sensor switching element) that makes the accumulation node and an output line conductive with respect to each other and outputs an output signal according to the potential of the accumulation node; a microswitch that is capable of switching connection and disconnection between the accumulation node and an input electrode and provides connection when a pressure is applied by a touching operation; and a thin-film (control switching element) for switching conduction and non-conduction between the microswitch and the accumulation node.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device capable of preventing the occurrence of dark currents in photodiodes. Thus, the liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel 1 including an active matrix substrate and a backlight 13 for illuminating the liquid crystal display panel. The active matrix substrate 1 includes a photodiode 7 formed by a silicon film and a light shielding film 8 for shielding the photodiode 7 against illumination light from the backlight 13. The photodiode 7 and the light shielding film 8 are provided on a base substrate 5. The light shielding film 8 is formed by a semiconductor or an insulator. Preferably, the photodiode 7 is made of, for example, polycrystalline silicon or continuous grain silicon so as to have a characteristic that its sensitivity increases as the wavelength of light entering the photodiode becomes shorter.

Abstract: Provided are an optical sensor having a wider dynamic range with reduced temperature dependence, and a display apparatus in which these optical sensors are used. An optical sensor includes an accumulation node (INT); a reset signal line (RST); a readout signal line (RWS); a photodiode (D1) (photodetecting element); a photodiode (D2) (reference element) that has a light-shielding layer; a thin-film transistor (M1) (first switching element) that outputs a potential of the accumulation node (INT) in response to the readout signal during a sensing period; and a thin-film transistor (M2) (second switching element) that is provided between the accumulation node (INT) and the photodiode (D2), and that electrically separates the accumulation node (INT) from the photodiode (D2) when the potential of the accumulation node (INT) upon supply of the readout signal is higher than a potential on a side of the photodiode (D2) opposite to the accumulation node (INT).

Abstract: A capacitance variation detection circuit is provided in which detection sensitivity to variations in the liquid crystal capacitance can be improved. A capacitance variation detection circuit (10) includes a first variable capacitance portion (CLC1) connected to the voltage supply line; a second variable capacitance portion (CLC2) connected in series with the first variable capacitance portion (CLC1); and a TFT (15) connected to the second variable capacitance portion (CLC2) to be driven depending on the capacitance value of the first variable capacitance (CLC1) and the capacitance value of the second variable capacitance (CLC2), to output an electrical signal corresponding to these capacitance values.

Abstract: A deer call includes a cylindrical mouthpiece in which a reed assembly is mounted for oscillatory movement creating a sound replicating that of a deer and a sound attenuating tube secured to the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is composed of a rigid tubular member and an elastic skin secured about the tubular member. The rigid tubular member includes a central cut-out section exposing the elastic skin to an interior of the mouthpiece thereby defining the elastic skin resonance control surface, wherein the elastic skin in the area of the elastic skin resonance control surface includes a sound control aperture allowing the user to control air pressure within the mouthpiece and thereby control amplitude of sound generated by the deer call.

Abstract: A seat assembly supported for rotation and including a foot control supported below a seat base for rotation with a rotatable support member. The foot control illustratively includes a right control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a clockwise rotation, and a left control pedal configured to cause the actuator to drive the rotatable member in a counterclockwise direction.

Abstract: A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure.

Abstract: A protective structure for a vehicle having an opening on an upper surface is provided. One embodiment of the invention has at least a partial enclosure around an area defined laterally by the vehicle opening with an overhead and side protective capability. An embodiment of the invention has an overhead cover that is formed to substantially enclose a top area of the enclosure and having multiple panels that may be locked into place or opened by an occupant for exit through a top area of the enclosure. The multiple panels in this embodiment extend upwardly and inwardly from a section of the enclosure's side walls. Ballistic windows are provided on the protective structure such that an occupant can view laterally and vertically through the enclosure and overhead cover. A shield or protective plate can be mounted on one side of the enclosure.

Abstract: A multilayer, heat-shrinkable film generally includes at least one bulk layer and a microlayer section comprising a plurality of microlayers. The ratio of the thickness of any of the microlayers to the thickness of the bulk layer ranges from about 1:2 to about 1:40.

Abstract: Provided are a photodetector capable of suppressing variations in the output characteristics among photodiodes, and a display device provided with the photodetector. A display device in use has an active matrix substrate (20) including a transparency base substrate (2), a plurality of active elements and a photodetector. The photodetector includes a light-shielding layer (3) provided on the base substrate (2), and a photodiode (1) arranged on an upper layer of the light-shielding layer (3). The light-shielding layer (3) is overlapped with the photodiode (1) in the thickness direction of the base substrate (2). The photodiode (1) includes a silicon layer (11) insulated electrically from the light-shielding layer (3). The silicon layer (11) includes a p-layer (11c), an i-layer (11b) and an n-layer (11a) that are provided adjacent to each other in the planar direction. The p-layer (11c) is formed so that its area (length Lp) will be larger than the area (length Ln) of the n-layer (11a).

Abstract: A method for packaging an application, for use with a system comprising the application and a plurality of libraries, the method comprising: in response to runtime execution of the application, monitoring library data associated with at least one of the plurality of libraries that is invoked by the application; associating the library data with an identifier of the application; and using the library data and the application identifier to create a package comprising the application and the at least one of the plurality of libraries.

Abstract: Provided are a display device in which variation in output characteristics of the photodiode is suppressed, and a method for manufacturing the display device. The display device is provided with the active matrix substrate (2) and photodiode (6). First, on a substrate of glass (12), a silicon film (8) and an interlayer insulation film (15) for covering the silicon film (8) are formed in this order. Then, a metal film is formed, and metal lines (10, 11) traversing the silicon film (8) are formed by etching the metal film. Then, p-type impurity ions are implanted by using a mask that has an opening (24a) that exposes a portion that overlaps a region where a p-layer (9a) is to be formed, a part of the opening (24a) being formed with the metal line (10). Furthermore, n-type impurity ions are implanted by using a mask that has an opening (25b) that exposes a portion that overlaps a region where an n-layer (9c) is to be formed, a part of the opening (25a) being formed with the metal line (11).

Abstract: A display for a shelving unit of the type having a bay defined in part by lower and upper horizontal supports that comprises a first rail mounted on the lower horizontal support and a second rail mounted on the upper horizontal support. A body is disposed between the first and second rails. The body is in free moving contact with the first rail and the second rail such that the body is freely movable along the length of the rails. The body supports a user interface device. The display of the invention may be used where the user interface controls the functions of a co-located machine.

Abstract: An optical sensor is provided with a photodiode (D1) which receives light in a first range, including light to be detected, and a photodiode (D2) which receives light in a second range other than the light to be detected. For instance, the photodiode (D1) receives light at all the incident angles, and the photodiode (D2) has a light blocking film on an incident light path so as to selectively receive only the incident light from the oblique directions. The differential between the output from the photodiode (D1) and that from the photodiode (D2) is read out as sensor output.

Abstract: A display device includes a photosensor in a pixel region (1) of an active matrix substrate (100). The display device includes a light shielding film (LS) provided on the side of a photodiode (D1) that is opposite to the light receiving face thereof, and an electrode (CTL) provided opposing the light shielding film (LS) so as to form a capacitor (CSER) in series with parasitic capacitance (Cc and Ca) between the light shielding film (LS) and the photodiode (D1). A signal for reducing a voltage drop in a storage node (INT) that accompanies a change in the potential of a reset signal is applied to the electrode (CTL) when a sensing period starts.