Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device including a photosensor in a pixel region. The photosensor of the present invention includes a diode (D1) that receives incident light, reset signal wiring (RST) that supplies a reset signal, readout signal wiring (RWS) that supplies a readout signal, a storage node (INT) whose potential changes in accordance with the amount of light received by the photodetection element in a sensing period, the sensing period being from when the reset signal is supplied until when the readout signal is supplied, an amplification element (C1) that amplifies the potential of the storage node in accordance with the readout signal, and a sensor switching element (M2) for reading out the potential amplified by the amplification element to output wiring (OUT) as sensor circuit output.

Abstract: A ullage system for a marine fuel tank that maintains an exact ullage space in all marine refueling situations including refueling in moving or pitching and rolling situations. The invention includes two ball valve assemblies that are inserted into a fuel tank at approximately the same level. The two assemblies typically are at opposite ends of the tank. One of the ball valves is smaller than the other in diameter. The smaller valve is coupled to an air vent; the larger valve is coupled to the filler tube. An important feature of the present invention is that it can typically be made to fit any marine fuel tank simply by changing the length of a vent tube to reach the correct ullage level for the tank at hand. The components of the present invention can be made from standard fuel valve materials.

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: A system, apparatus, and method for reducing fraud in payment transactions by identifying a potential point of compromise (POC) that may lead to subsequent fraudulent transactions, or confirming that a suspected point of compromise is in fact responsible for a security breach leading to fraudulent payment transactions.

Abstract: A hand operated primer pump for small marine or other engines generally spark ignition engines used on stern drive boats that prevents transfer of hydrocarbons into the atmosphere. The primer generally mimics and replaces prior art rubber primer bulbs in general shape and possibly color, although it can be made in any shape or color. It generally contains a pump that delivers a precise measured amount of fuel with each stroke of the actuator. The primer can have an ergonomically designed actuator that creates the farthest distance from a fulcrum point for maximum leverage and hence, maximum ease of use. The primer is generally designed with a continuous molded fuel path to seal any source of hydrocarbon leakage as well as being made from materials that prevent transfer of hydrocarbons to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A system and technique for switching the polarity of an electrochemical cell stack to switch operation of the stack between a power producing mode of operation and an electrochemical pumping mode of operation is provided. The system and technique include a plurality of polarity switches that are switched between configurations in response to a mode select signal.

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: A liquid crystal display is provided that can achieve an improvement in sensitivity of a photodiode disposed within a display region of an active matrix substrate. To this end, a liquid crystal display is used that includes: an active matrix substrate 1 in which a plurality of pixels are arranged in matrix form; and a counter substrate in which a color filter is provided. In the liquid crystal display, the active matrix substrate 1 includes a photodiode 11 within a display region, and the color filter includes colored areas 6a to 6c that are in one-to-one correspondence with sub-pixels 5a to 5c that constitute a pixel. Each of the colored areas 6a to 6c includes a high-transmittance portion 31 having a transmittance higher than a transmittance of a periphery of the high-transmittance portion 31.

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: 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. Biasing devices may be provided to bias the panels toward an open position and thereby facilitate occupant egress. 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: When a surface of a liquid crystal panel is pressed, the capacitance value of a variable capacitor changes. In at least one embodiment, one electrode of the variable capacitor is connected to a voltage supply line to which a common voltage is applied, and the other electrode of the variable capacitor is connected to a gate electrode of a TFT. The TFT outputs a voltage generated according to the capacitance value of the variable capacitor. One electrode of a control capacitor is connected to the gate electrode of the TFT, and the other electrode of the control capacitor is connected to a control voltage line to which a control voltage is applied. By applying a control voltage to the gate electrode of the TFT through the control capacitor, while the load capacitance of the control voltage line is reduced and a change in capacitance is detected with a high sensitivity, the sensitivity can be adjusted according to the application, person, etc., when used.

Abstract: Dynamic range is widened in a display device with a photosensor that can read an image due to having a photodetection element inside a pixel thereof. A sensor driving circuit switches ON a reset signal (RST) that is supplied via reset signal bus line, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, switches ON a readout signal (RWS) that is supplied via readout signal bus line. Thus, in the photosensor, from which a photosensor signal is output in accordance with an amount of light received by the photosensor in the predetermined time, the capacitance of a capacitor provided in the photosensor is made variable from when the reset signal (RST) is supplied to the photosensor until when the predetermined time has elapsed.

Abstract: A photodiode (7) formed in a polycrystalline silicon layer or a continuous grain silicon layer on a base substrate (5) of a display device includes a semiconductor region of a first conductivity-type (n layer (21)), an intrinsic semiconductor region (i layer (22)), and a semiconductor region of a second conductivity-type (p layer (23)) that is opposite from the first conductivity-type. At least a portion of the intrinsic semiconductor region (i layer (22)) is amorphous silicon.

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 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: 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 display device includes a photosensor on an active matrix substrate. The photosensor includes a photodetection element (D1) that receives incident light; reset signal wiring (RST) that supplies a reset signal to the photosensor; readout signal wiring (RWS) that supplies a readout signal to the photosensor; and a sensor switching element (M2) that, in accordance with the readout signal, reads out photocurrent that has been output from the photodetection element (D1) from when the reset signal is supplied until when the readout signal is supplied. The sensor switching element (M2) is a four-terminal amplifier having two control electrodes, such as a double gate TFT or a floating gate TFT.

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: Provided is a display device including a photoreception unit on an active matrix substrate in correspondence with one or two or more pixels, and a driving unit that drives the photoreception unit. The photoreception unit includes a photodiode, a capacitor that accumulates a charge in accordance with the electrical signal from when a reset signal (RST) from the driving unit has switched from the high level to the low level to when a readout signal (RWS) at the high level from the driving unit has been applied, and a switching element that, while the readout signal (RWS) is at the high level, allows output of a photoreception signal whose output level changes in accordance with the amount of accumulated charge. In a row selection period, after writing of an image signal to pixel electrodes in the row selected in the row selection period has ended, the driving unit switches the reset signal (RST) applied to the photoreception unit in the same row from the high level to the low level.

Abstract: A vehicle interior component and lighting assembly that includes a vehicle interior component having a fabric disposed over a substrate or foam layer, or both. An electroluminescent panel is located between the fabric and substrate/foam layer and directs light from the panel through the fabric. In this way, the light source can be effectively hidden when not in use and can be incorporated into the interior component in a manner that requires little space. The vehicle interior component can be any of a number of different interior articles, including, for example, a headliner, door panel, vehicle seat, rear deck, sun visor, and trunk panel. Also disclosed are vehicle interior illumination systems using touch switches and electroluminescent panels to provide back lighting of the switch and/or vehicle interior illumination through the switch.