Abstract: According to one embodiment, a video communication apparatus comprising communication unit which performs communication with an external device, tuner unit which receives broadcasting signals, first codec and second codec which receive and decode video/audio signals and output the decoded signals, display unit which receives the decoded signals, and control unit which controls so as, when one of the codecs is designated and an instruction to perform video communications with the external device is received, or, one of the codecs is designated and an instruction to perform a process of decoding video/audio signals of broadcasting signals, to perform the instructed process by the designated codec, and when the designated codec is already being used, to perform the instructed process by use of the codec that is not being used, and display message to the effect that the other codec is being used.

Abstract: It is intended to prevent glyphosate fine granule from a change or decrease in its effect depending on climate conditions. Glyphosate is blended with other chemicals and then an adhesion aid is added thereto. The obtained mixture is formed into fine granule. Thus, a foliage treatment technique achieving a stable herbicidal effect is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an acquiring circuit to acquire a definition file which specifies a band for use in the internal communication network for the terminal device, and a controller which allocates the band to the requesting terminal device based on the definition file, when a connection request occurs in the terminal device.

Abstract: It is intended to prevent glufosinate fine granule from a change or decrease in its herbicidal effect depending on climate conditions. Glufosinate is blended with other chemicals and then an adhesion aid is added thereto. The obtained mixture is formed into fine granule. Thus, a foliage treatment technique achieving a stable herbicidal effect is provided.

Abstract: A flexible area 2 is joined at one end via a thermal insulation area 7 to a semiconductor substrate 3 which becomes a frame and at an opposite end to a moving element 5. The thermal insulation area 7 is made of a thermal insulation material a resin such as polyimide or a fluoridated resin. The flexible area 2 is made up of a thin portion 2S and a thin film 2M different in thermal expansion coefficient. When a diffused resistor 6 formed on the surface of the thin portion 2S is heated, the flexible area 2 is displaced because of the thermal expansion difference between the thin portion 2S and the thin film 2M, and the moving element 5 is displayed with respect to the semiconductor substrate 3.

Abstract: A flexible area 2 is joined at one end via a thermal insulation area 7 to a semiconductor substrate 3 which becomes a frame and at an opposite end to a moving element 5. The thermal insulation area 7 is made of a thermal insulation material a resin such as polyimide or a fluoridated resin. The flexible area 2 is made up of a thin portion 2S and a thin film 2M different in thermal expansion coefficient. When a diffused resistor 6 formed on the surface of the thin portion 2S is heated, the flexible area 2 is displaced because of the thermal expansion difference between the thin portion 2S and the thin film 2M, and the moving element 5 is displayed with respect to the semiconductor substrate 3.

Abstract: A flexible area 2 is joined at one end via a thermal insulation area 7 to a semiconductor substrate 3 which becomes a frame and at an opposite end to a moving element 5. The thermal insulation area 7 is made of a thermal insulation material a resin such as polyimide or a fluoridated resin. The flexible area 2 is made up of a thin portion 2S and a thin film 2M different in thermal expansion coefficient. When a diffused resistor 6 formed on the surface of the thin portion 2S is heated, the flexible area 2 is displaced because of the thermal expansion difference between the thin portion 2S and the thin film 2M, and the moving element 5 is displayed with respect to the semiconductor substrate 3.

Abstract: An ATM operation supporting system for managing the number of bills in a plurality of ATMs. The system includes a mobile cart, a counting section, and a control section. The mobile cart has a handling mechanism capable of installing a bill cassette into each ATM and removing the bill cassette from each ATM. The mobile travels to each ATM and installs and removes the bill cassette using the handling mechanism, thereby performing bill replenishment/collection operation for each ATM. The counting section counts the number of bills stored in the bill cassette which is directly or indirectly loaded onto the mobile cart by a clerk in charge. The control section controls the bill replenishment/collection operation performed by the mobile cart such that the numbers of bills in the ATMs are balanced. The ATM operation supporting system can manage the number of bills in an ATM, thereby realizing efficient utilization of cash as well as easing the operational burden on a clerk in charge.

Abstract: A molding material for thermoplastic composites is provided. The molding material is prepared from a commingled yarn containing continuous thermoplastic fibers and continuous reinforcing fibers, in a form of threads, textile fabrics, knitted fabrics, or multiaxial laminated fabrics, wherein the fiber commingling parameter of said continuous reinforcing fibers in said commingled yarn is 20% or more, and wherein the orientation index after heat treatment of said continuous thermoplastic fibers is 0.3 or more, and/or the thermal shrinkage ratio of said continuous thermoplastic fibers is 15% or less.

Abstract: A formulation for controlling a plant parasitic nematode, having Pasteuria spp., as a natural enemy microorganism to the nematode, suspended in water.

Abstract: The improved hourglass worm gear which has been produced by grinding a blank for the worm gear by rotating a grinding wheel about a grinding wheel shaft A while turning the grinding wheel shaft A about a tool shaft A3 which extends in parallel with a wheel shaft A2 perpendicular to a worm shaft A1 is characterized in that a cross-sectional shape of the grinding wheel taken in a plane inclusive of the grinding wheel shaft A exhibits a circular arc.Since the cross-sectional shape of the grinding wheel for successively grinding a series of gear tooth surfaces on the hourglass worm gear is contoured in the form of a circular arc, the hourglass worm gear assures that a radius r of the circular arc has an increased degree of freedom and an ideal contact pattern can be obtained by properly adjusting the radius r.

Abstract: A bait composition comprising 3,5-xylyl N-methylcarbamate contained in a bait material, and useful for exterminating vermin by lure feeding.

Abstract: The improved hourglass worm gear which has been produced by grinding a blank for the worm gear by rotating a grinding wheel about a grinding wheel shaft A while turning the grinding wheel shaft A about a tool shaft A3 which extends in parallel with a wheel shaft A2 perpendicular to a worm shaft A1 is characterized in that a cross-sectional shape of the grinding wheel taken in a plane inclusive of the grinding wheel shaft A exhibits a circular arc.Since the cross-sectional shape of the grinding wheel for successively grinding a series of gear tooth surfaces on the hourglass worm gear is contoured in the form of a circular arc, the hourglass worm gear assures that a radius r of the circular arc has an increased degree of freedom and an ideal contact pattern can be obtained by properly adjusting the radius r.

Abstract: A thiolcarbamate granule formulation comprising granules consisting essentially of Fuller's earth and a thiolcarbamate of the following formula I or II impregnated in the granules: ##STR1## wherein m is an integer of from 0 to 4, n is an integer of from 1 to 4, and p is an integer of from 1 to 5, provided that the sum of m+n+p is at most 7.

Abstract: A benzothiazole derivative represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents --NHR, --R or --OR group in which R is a lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or substituted aryl group;Y represents a lower alkyl, alkenyl, alkyloxycarbonylalkyl, benzyl or substituted benzyl group; andZ represents a lower alkoxy group or a hydrogen atom.This compound is useful as an active ingredient of an agricultural and horticultural fungicide.

Abstract: A dicyanopyrazine compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, substituted aralkyl or thienylmethyl, provided that R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are not simultaneously hydrogen and that at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is an alkyl group having four or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: An agricultural or horticultural fungicide comprising a compound of the following formula (I), as an active ingredient: ##STR1##

Abstract: A substituted phenylalkylimidazole compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group or an alkenyl group, X is a halogen atom, a methyl group, a methoxy group, a phenoxy group, a trifluoromethyl group or a dimethylamino group, and n is an integer of 1 or 2.

Abstract: A nematocide comprises S-methyl-N,N-di-C.sub.1-2 alkyl thiolcarbamate as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Mutually spaced apart TCO film portions are formed on a glass substrate. An amorphous silicon film of PIN junction type is formed to cover these TCO film portions, and an aluminum film is formed thereon. The aluminum film in the vicinity of the gap between adjacent TCO film portions is removed by means of a laser beam, and the amorphous silicon film is removed by reactive plasma etching using the aluminum film as a mask to thereby expose portions of the TCO film. An aluminum-titanium film is formed over the aluminum film and the exposed portions of the TCO film. The aluminum-titanium film is separated by means of a laser beam to form a plurality of photoelectric converting regions. The photoelectric converting regions thus formed on the glass substrate are connected in series.