Abstract: A sample processing apparatus having a main unit for processing a sample, a recorder for recording information of an operation in the main unit as predetermined data, which information includes a plurality of data corresponding to outputs of a plurality of sensors installed on the main unit, and a display unit for displaying each of the data corresponding to outputs of the sensors simultaneously.

Abstract: In the case an update is generated for shared data housed in each terminal that composes a computer system, a terminal uniquely determined for every update based on a predetermined prescribed algorithm simultaneously transmits update information to the other terminals. In addition, information relating to member data within the group is also treated as shared data. Discrimination numbers are assigned to update information generated for shared data. During simultaneous multicast transmission, a discrimination number is transmitted together with update information, and that discrimination number is also managed as shared data in each terminal.

Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus allows the user to accurately determine the state of the apparatus and the cause of an abnormal condition for a short time. The apparatus includes a main unit for processing raw materials and forming a semiconductor, recording means for recording information of an operation to be executed by the main unit as predetermined data, operating means for operating the operation of said main unit and simulating the operation by using the predetermined data, and display means located remotely from the main unit and for displaying the simulated result.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide a packaging method and a packaging device in which a loading work and an unloading work for a packaged item performed by an operator can be reduced, a longitudinal length of the device can be made short and it can be manufactured in less-expensive manner.

Abstract: A remote diagnostic system and method for facilities which carry out a diagnosis on a facilities placed under management of a first company using the diagnostic system of a second company, which is connected to the facilities through a communications network and which is not placed under management of the first company. The facilities include, a storage unit which stores information classified into multiple security levels having different access rights in order to determine the scope of reply in response to an inquiry regarding information on diagnosis of the facilities, and a security level evaluation control unit to assign a new access right in response to the inquiry devoid of access right regarding the diagnosis from the second company in conformance to the degree of the event related to the inquiry.

Abstract: A sample processing apparatus having a main unit for processing a sample, a recorder for recording information of an operation in the main unit as predetermined data, which information includes a plurality of data corresponding to outputs of a plurality of sensors installed on the main unit, and a display unit for displaying each of the data corresponding to outputs of the sensors simultaneously.

Abstract: Disclosed is a contact lens including an optical zone having a substantially circular shape; an peripheral zone having an annular shape and located around the optical zone; and an intermediate zone having an annular shape and located between the optical and peripheral zones. The intermediate zone including a convex portion formed in at least one radial position of a back surface thereof so as to extend in a circumferential direction thereof with an outwardly curved surface as seen in a diametrical cross-section of the lens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a signal recording and reproducing method used for video tape recorder. An erasing position precedes a recording position and a reproducing position precedes the erasing position. By using a period when reproducing does not reproduce a signal recorded on a track of a tape-like storage medium, the period occurring during recording and reproducing operation, recording apparatus records a signal on a recording track or erasing apparatus erases a signal recorded on a recording track. Hereby, if a signal recorded on a recording track of the tape-like storage medium is processed and replaced, the signal recorded on the recording track of the tape-like storage medium can be satisfactorily reproduced without being influenced by signal recording operation and signal erasing operation.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to provide a packaging method and a packaging device in which a loading work and an unloading work for a packaged item performed by an operator can be reduced, a longitudinal length of the device can be made short and it can be manufactured in less-expensive manner.

Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing apparatus allows the user to accurately determine the state of the apparatus and the cause of an abnormal condition for a short time. The apparatus includes a main unit for processing raw materials and forming a semiconductor, recording means for recording information of an operation to be executed by the main unit as predetermined data, operating means for operating the operation of said main unit and simulating the operation by using the predetermined data, and display means located remotely from the main unit and for displaying the simulated result.

Abstract: In the case an update is generated for shared data housed in each terminal that composes a computer system, a terminal uniquely determined for every update based on a predetermined prescribed algorithm simultaneously transmits update information to the other terminals. In addition, information relating to member data within the group is also treated as shared data. Discrimination numbers are assigned to update information generated for shared data. During simultaneous multicast transmission, a discrimination number is transmitted together with update information, and that discrimination number is also managed as shared data in each terminal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a signal recording and reproducing method used for video tape recorder. An erasing position precedes a recording position and a reproducing position precedes the erasing position. By using a period when reproducing means does not reproduce a signal recorded on a track of a tape-like storage medium, the period occurring during recording and reproducing operation, recording means records a signal on a recording track or erasing means erases a signal recorded on a recording track. Hereby, if a signal recorded on a recording track of the tape-like storage medium is processed and replaced, the signal recorded on the recording track of the tape-like storage medium can be satisfactorily reproduced without being influenced by signal recording operation and signal erasing operation.

Abstract: A substrate support and method of fabricating the same are provided. Generally, one method of fabrication includes assembling a subassembly comprising a first reinforcing member and a heating element, supporting the subassembly at least 40 mm from a bottom of a mold, encapsulating the supported subassembly with molten aluminum, and applying pressure to the molten aluminum. Alternatively, a method of fabrication includes assembling a subassembly comprising a stud disposed through a heating element sandwiched between a first reinforcing member and a second reinforcing member, supporting the subassembly above a bottom of a mold, encapsulating the subassembly disposed in the mold with molten aluminum to form a casting, forming a hole in the casting by removing at least a portion of the stud, and disposing a plug in at least a portion of the hole.

Abstract: A substrate support and method of fabricating the same are provided. Generally, one method of fabrication includes assembling a subassembly comprising a first reinforcing member and a heating element, supporting the subassembly at least 40 mm from a bottom of a mold, encapsulating the supported subassembly with molten aluminum, and applying pressure to the molten aluminum. Alternatively, a method of fabrication includes assembling a subassembly comprising a stud disposed through a heating element sandwiched between a first reinforcing member and a second reinforcing member, supporting the subassembly above a bottom of a mold, encapsulating the subassembly disposed in the mold with molten aluminum to form a casting, forming a hole in the casting by removing at least a portion of the stud, and disposing a plug in at least a portion of the hole.

Abstract: A substrate support and method of fabricating the same are provided. Generally, one method of fabrication includes assembling a subassembly comprising a first reinforcing member and a heating element, supporting the subassembly at least 40mm from a bottom of a mold, encapsulating the supported subassembly with molten aluminum, and applying pressure to the molten aluminum. Alternatively, a method of fabrication includes assembling a subassembly comprising a stud disposed through a heating element sandwiched between a first reinforcing member and a second reinforcing member, supporting the subassembly above a bottom of a mold, encapsulating the subassembly disposed in the mold with molten aluminum to form a casting, forming a hole in the casting by removing at least a portion of the stud, and disposing a plug in at least a portion of the hole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a contact lens including an optical zone having a substantially circular shape; an peripheral zone having an annular shape and located around the optical zone; and an intermediate zone having an annular shape and located between the optical and peripheral zones. The intermediate zone including a convex portion formed in at least one radial position of a back surface thereof so as to extend in a circumferential direction thereof with an outwardly curved surface as seen in a diametrical cross-section of the lens.

Abstract: The present invention provides a remote diagnostic system and diagnostic method to ensure harmony between two requirements of protection of company security and prevention of increased economic loss in the remote diagnosis of facilities.

Abstract: In a flash apparatus capable of making high-speed repeating light emission, a self-maintaining switch element provided for various purposes is prevented from erroneously operating due to the high-speed repeating light emission, by providing a circuit element which reverse-biases a control electrode of the self-maintaining switch element.

Abstract: An apparatus for reproducing signals which are recorded on a tape to form oblique tracks thereon. The apparatus includes a drum which has a plurality of rotary heads adjoining each other for scanning respective oblique tracks simultaneously to produce reproduced signals. The tape is wrapped around the drum and overlaps a first lead angle so that each of the rotary heads scans a plurality of the oblique tracks during one rotation in a still mode in which the tape is not transported. A control unit is also provided for controlling a rotational speed of the rotary heads and a transport speed of the tape; and a processes unit for processing the reproduced signals.

Abstract: A geometric constraint memory processing section causes a data memory section to temporarily store geometric constraint conditions inputted by an input unit. A geometric constraint display data processing section creates geometric constraint display data from individual items of geometric constraint data read from this data memory section. An assembly processing unit shifts solid shape data created by a solid shape creating unit within a display space on the basis of the geometric constraint data and thus creates three-dimensional model display data. A display processing unit displays all the geometric constraint conditions in superposition on the three-dimensional model displayed by the three-dimensional model display data.