Abstract: In an automated bobbin-exchanger device (3), a guide groove (6) which is provided on a vertical transfer base (5) has a horizontal portion (6a), a vertical portion (6c) and an arcuate portion (6b). A bobbin chuck (18) reciprocally moves pivotably along the guide groove (6) to make a travel distance minimum, thus enabling users to quickly exchange the bobbin case (12). By placing a bobbin holder (13a), a chuck-drive lever (14) and a chuck-drive air-cylinder (26) circumferentially, it is possible to make a whole structure compact and space-saving. The bobbin-exchanger device (3) requires only two bobbin cases (12) available to make their check and maintenance easy.

Abstract: In an automated bobbin-exchanger device (3), a guide groove (6) which is provided on a vertical transfer base (5) has a horizontal portion (6a), a vertical portion (6c) and an arcuate portion (6b). A bobbin chuck (18) reciprocally moves pivotably along the guide groove (6) to make a travel distance minimum, thus enabling users to quickly exchange the bobbin case (12). By placing a bobbin holder (13a), a chuck-drive lever (14) and a chuck-drive air-cylinder (26) circumferentially, it is possible to make a whole structure compact and space-saving. The bobbin-exchanger device (3) requires only two bobbin cases (12) available to make their check and maintenance easy.

Abstract: In an automated skip checker device for sewing machine 1, a detector device 8 detects a slack portion 3a of a predetermined length D. The slack portion 3a definitely corresponds to a skip of a stitch or a disconnection of a sewing thread so as to unerringly carry out the detection with a high accuracy. The detector device 8 of the skip checker device has an air stream provider 19 which transfers a tension to an upper thread 3 as a pneumatic pressure to energize an optoelectronic switch 23 so as to make the detector device 8 structurally compact and cost-saving.

Abstract: In an automated skip checker device for sewing machine 1, a detector device 8 detects a slack portion 3a of a predetermined length D. The slack portion 3a definitely corresponds to a skip of a stitch or a disconnection of a sewing thread so as to unerringly carry out the detection with a high accuracy. The detector device 8 of the skip checker device has an air stream provider 19 which transfers a tension to an upper thread 3 as a pneumatic pressure to energize an optoelectronic switch 23 so as to make the detector device 8 structurally compact and cost-saving.

Abstract: A support server receives via a communication network, facility condition information provided by a content providing terminal that provides a content, showing the condition of the facility where a content is used, and facility information provided by a content user terminal, which is set in the facility where the content is used. The support server stores the received facility condition information and the facility information in a database. The support server extracts facility information that meets the condition shown by the stored facility condition information, from the stored facility information. Then, the support server selects the content user terminal set in the facility specified by the extracted facility information, as the providing destination of the content.

Abstract: A corporate mileage performing service system and a corporate mileage service performing method allow a corporation who has borne the expenses of business trips using airplanes to receive miles of a mileage service. The corporate mileage performing system has a boarding acceptance terminal, a boarding reservation terminal, a boarder information database device, a mileage information database device storing attribute information of corporate mileage service members and personal mileage service members and information about accumulated miles earned by the corporate mileage service members and the personal mileage service members, a corporation vs. individual relationship information database device storing information of personal mileage identification numbers of employees of corporations registered for a corporate mileage service. The mileage information database device asks the corporation vs.

Abstract: Transfer mechanism (20) is provided for reciprocally transferring a bobbin grasping device (10), grasping a bobbin case (B) at the distal end of a chuck section (11), between a rotary hook (6) of a sewing machine and a bobbin stock section (8). First cam plate (31) is provided adjacent to one end for orienting the chuck section (11) toward the rotary hook (6) during the transfer, while a second cam plate (41) is provided adjacent to the other end for orienting the chuck section (11) toward the bobbin stock section (8) during the transfer. The cam plates (31, 41) are detachable from the transfer mechanism (20), and, in transportation of the machine, one of the cam plates is transported as an attachment to a main sewing table, while the other plate is transported as an attachment to an extension sewing table. The bobbin grasping device (10) includes a moving body section (13), chuck section (11), and a spring member (19) for normally biasing the chuck section toward a predetermined neutral position.

Abstract: A server stores user information indicative of content replaying environment and a plurality of format conversion programs. When receiving a content delivery request including a content from a content owner, the server searches for a most suitable format conversion program to convert the content to a format suitable for the user environment. The format-converted content is delivered to the user. The optimum content format is automatically provided to the content user without burdening the content owner and the content user.

Abstract: In processing for generating content management information, when a predetermined period has elapsed since a movie by use of a content was premiered, an itial information of the content is read. Subsequently, all pieces of utilization result information that have initial information which is on the same level as the initial information of the content are extracted from a database. Then, using the extracted utilization result information, an average value of utilization results for each of utilization modes is calculated, to generate content management information containing the calculation result. Based on the content management information, a content management agent predicts a result of utilizing the content in any other utilization modes in the future, to decide in which one of the utilization modes it is to be utilized. Therefore, it is possible to manage contents easily and effectively.

Abstract: A request message is transmitted to a server (21) from program receiving sites (40) each having a video screen whose size is sufficient for viewing by public audience. The server replies with a blank application form containing a list of scheduled event programs and their scheduled date and time scales each indicating the program's opening and closing times of day. Each program receiving site fills in the application form and returns it to the server. In the server, event programs indicated in the received application form are mapped in a registration database to the requesting program receiving sites, and the database is constantly is monitored for each event program. From an event holding site (30) the server receives an event program when its scheduled opening time is detected and distributes it to the registered receiving sites until the scheduled closing time of the program is detected.

Abstract: A support server receives via a communication network, facility condition information provided by a content providing terminal that provides a content, showing the condition of the facility where a content is used, and facility information provided by a content user terminal, which is set in the facility where the content is used. The support server stores the received facility condition information and the facility information in a database. The support server extracts facility information that meets the condition shown by the stored facility condition information, from the stored facility information. Then, the support server selects the content user terminal set in the facility specified by the extracted facility information, as the providing destination of the content.

Abstract: Information on business activities of an enterprise to be examined is accumulated on an ASP server from a terminal of the enterprise through a network such as the Internet. An examiner such as a financial institution evaluates the activities of the enterprise based on the information on business activities of the enterprise accumulated on the ASP server to examine the enterprise. The examination typically is an examination for determining whether a new loan can be offered to the enterprise.

Abstract: A corporate mileage performing service system and a corporate mileage service performing method allow a corporation who has borne the expenses of business trips using airplanes to receive miles of a mileage service. The corporate mileage performing system has a boarding acceptance terminal, a boarding reservation terminal, a boarder information database device, a mileage information database device storing attribute information of corporate mileage service members and personal mileage service members and information about accumulated miles earned by the corporate mileage service members and the personal mileage service members, a corporation vs. individual relationship information database device storing information of personal mileage identification numbers of employees of corporations registered for a corporate mileage service. The mileage information database device asks the corporation vs.

Abstract: In a merger and acquisition proposal generation system in which a merger and acquisition brokering business entity, one or more candidate enterprises desiring the generation of a merger and acquisition proposal, and an application service provider are mutually electrically connected via a communication network, business information indicating general business activities, such as financial, accounting, and tax information is stored individually with regard to each candidate enterprise at the application service provider, this system having a function whereby the merger and acquisition brokering business entity obtains required information with regard to candidate enterprises, and generates a merger and acquisition proposal with respect to each of the candidate enterprise.

Abstract: In a corporate rating system in which a corporate rating business entity, an enterprise desiring its own corporate rating, and an application service provider (ASP) are mutually electrically connected, via a communication circuit, business information indicating general business activities, such as financial, accounting, and tax information in each such enterprise is stored in the ASP for each enterprise individually. The corporate rating business entity has it own proprietary corporate rating software, and obtains required information from the ASP regarding an enterprise desiring a corporate rating, and uses its corporate rating software to perform a corporate rating with respect to each enterprise.

Abstract: In a remote control bobbin case exchanger device (1), a rotary bobbin (K) is to be placed in a position that is not easily accessed, and an exchangeable position (&agr;) is provided in a position that is readily accessed in a bobbin case providing member (3). A chuck driving member (6) moves a chuck member (5) toward the rotary bobbin (K) to clutch a bobbin case (2) along a line connecting the rotary bobbin (K) to the exchangeable position (&agr;).

Abstract: In an under thread detection device for a sewing machine, a probe arm is located outside a rotary bobbin case, and is adapted to be accessible to a bobbin through a space provided at the rotary bobbin case when the rotary bobbin case ceases its rotary movement. An urging member provides an urging force in such a direction as to urge the probe arm toward a stem of the bobbin. A wire transmits the urging force of the urging member to the probe arm. A stroke detection device measures a stroke displacement of the wire. A detection control device calculates a residual amount of an under thread wound on the bobbin on the basis the stroke displacement measured by the stroke detection device. A display device exhibits the residual amount of the under thread wound on the bobbin on the basis of the calculation performed by the detection control device.

Abstract: In a thread exchanger device for a sewing machine, a rotary cassette has a plurality of bobbin casings along a circumferential direction thereof. A cassette driver is provided to rotationally drive the rotary cassette to select one of the plurality of bobbin casings so as to move it to an exahangeable position. A chuck is provided to take the bobbin casing off the rotary cassette on the one hand, and attaching to the rotary cassette on the other hand. A chuck driver is provided to alternately move the chuck toward a rotary bobbin frame, and move it toward the exchangeable position.