Abstract: Reference coordinates in a coordinate system and designated coordinates in the coordinate system based on coordinate information outputted by a pointing device are set. A distance and direction between the reference coordinates and the designated coordinates are calculated. When the distance has a value smaller than a predetermined threshold value, the distance is converted into a game parameter using a first conversion function is determined. On the other hand, when the distance has a value greater than the predetermined threshold value, the distance is converted into a game parameter using a second conversion function for converting the distance into a value greater than a value into which the distance is converted using the first conversion function. The game is processed using the direction and the game parameter.

Abstract: Reference coordinates in a coordinate system and designated coordinates based on coordinate information outputted by a pointing device are provided, and a distance between the reference coordinates and the designated coordinates is calculated. When a first mode is selected, a calculated distance is converted into a predetermined parameter using a first conversion function. On the other hand, when a second mode is selected, a calculated distance is converted into a parameter using a second conversion function. According to whether the first mode is selected or the second mode is selected, a game is processed based on the aforementioned parameter.

Abstract: A cleaning liquid is provided, which comprises an aqueous solution containing nitric acid, sulfuric acid, a fluorine compound, and a basic compound. The concentration of water in the cleaning liquid is 80% by weight or more, and the pH value of the cleaning liquid is from 1 to less than 3. The cleaning liquid is effective for removing etching residues formed in a dry etching process from semiconductor devices and display devices without oxidizing and corroding their metal wirings, particularly, copper wirings and the materials of insulating films.

Abstract: Air is introduced from an intake chamber into a plurality of hollow fiber membranes in a casing. The casing is connected to a vacuum pump via a three-way valve and water vapor in air is evacuated through the membranes. Dehumidified or dried air is discharged from a discharge chamber at the ends of the membranes. The vacuum pump is connected to a detector/selector. If the vacuum pump is out of order, it is detected by the detector/selector and another dehumidifier including a depressurizing device is actuated.

Abstract: A mobile communication service control system according to the present invention has a home location register 13 storing subscriber information, a switching unit 12 for sending a subscriber information inquiry signal 201 to the register 13, and a service control unit 14 for controlling a service provided for subscribers. The home location register 13 stores service information 309 necessary for a start of control of the service at the service control unit 14 and sends the service information 309 along with a response signal 308 to the subscriber information inquiry signal 201 to the switching unit 12. The switching unit 12 transfers the service information 309 received from the register 13, to the service control unit 14.

Abstract: In a vehicle seat, a central support member typically consisting of wire mesh or grid and supports most of the load of the vehicle occupant via spring members, and undergoes a relatively large displacement when the occupant is seated in the seat. Thus, by detecting the displacements of various parts of the central support member, preferably peripheral parts thereof, the magnitude of the total load and distribution of the load can be evaluated both reliably and accurately. Additionally, displacement sensors for measuring such large displacements are relatively inexpensive and easy to handle. Also, such sensors would not interfere with the existing seat designs, and would not be adversely affected by the equipment of the seat such as seat heaters.

Abstract: The cleaning agent described above comprises a surfactant and an organic solvent, and the cleaning method described above is characterized by allowing the cleaning agent described above to flow on the surface of the material to be treated at a high speed to thereby clean the above surface. According to the present invention, deposits adhering firmly to a surface of a material to be treated can readily be removed without damaging the material to be treated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a weight sensor device for detecting a weight of an occupant seated on a seat having a seat frame and a cushion. The device has a sensing wire displaced downward in the seat frame as the cushion is deformed due to the weight of the occupant when the occupant is seated on the seat and a variable resistor for converting a displacement of the sensing wire into an electric signal indicative of the weight of the occupant.

Abstract: In the resist stripping method of the present invention, a wiring substrate having a remaining resist layer is brought into contact with a resist stripping composition in an atmosphere containing oxygen in a proportion of 2% by volume or less. Preferably, the resist is removed after pretreating the remaining resist layer with hydrogen peroxide. A resist stripping composition comprising an amine compound, a solvent, a strong alkali, and water is preferably used in the resist stripping method of the present invention.

Abstract: (1) A cleaning solution for semiconductor substrates comprising an oxidizing agent, an acid and a fluorine compound, having a pH adjusted in the range of 3 to 10 by addition of a basic compound and having a concentration of water of 80% by weight or greater, (2) a cleaning solution for semiconductor substrates comprising an oxidizing agent, an acid, a fluorine compound and a corrosion inhibitor, having a pH adjusted in the range of 3 to 10 by addition of a basic compound and having a concentration of water of 80% by weight or greater, and a process for cleaning semiconductor substrates having metal wiring which comprises cleaning with the cleaning solution, are provided. The cleaning solution can completely remove residues of etching on semiconductor substrates in a short time, does not corrode copper wiring materials and insulation film materials, is safe and exhibits little adverse effects on the environment.

Abstract: In a vehicle seat, a central support member typically consisting of wire mesh or grid and supports most of the load of the vehicle occupant via spring members, and undergoes a relatively large displacement when the occupant is seated in the seat. Thus, by detecting the displacements of various parts of the central support member, preferably peripheral parts thereof, the magnitude of the total load and distribution of the load can be evaluated both reliably and accurately. Additionally, displacement sensors for measuring such large displacements are relatively inexpensive and easy to handle. Also, such sensors would not interfere with the existing seat designs, and would not be adversely affected by the equipment of the seat such as seat heaters.

Abstract: An information entity transmits encrypted private data to a computer of a service provider, which makes a request to use private data, by using a client tool. Additionally, the information entity creates by using the client tool a decryption key for decrypting the private data, and a private data use license which includes information stipulating a use condition of the private data, such as a use purpose, the number of use times, an expiry date, the number of times that a move can be made, and the like, and transmits the decryption key and the license to the computer of the service provider by using a DRM authentication technology. The service provider can use the private data only if its use purpose matches the use condition described in the private data use license created by the information entity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process of making compounds of formula I, which are useful for the treatment of bacterial infection or disease.

Abstract: In a vehicle occupant restraint system for restraining a lower part of a vehicle occupant, an arrangement for moving a restraining member from a retracted position to a deployed position upon detection and/or prediction of a vehicle crash by a crash sensor is adapted in such a manner that the restraining member cannot be made to move from the deployed position to the retracted position by an external force applied to the restraining member but can be made to move from the retracted position to the deployed position and from the deployed position back to the retracted position by a force transmitted from a power actuator to the restraining member via a power transmitting member. Thus, while the restraining member is capable of withstanding the load of restraining the vehicle occupant, even when the restraining member is deployed, it can be brought back to the retracted position so that the restraining system can be used repeatedly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process of making compounds of formula I, which are useful for the treatment of bacterial infection or disease.

Abstract: In a hermetic motor-driven compressor, a first gas passage is formed by a space between a linear section in a motor stator and a hermetic container, and a second gas passage in parallel with the first gas passage is formed by through holes in the motor stator. The through holes constituting the second gas passage are disposed outside of a circle inscribed in the linear section in the stator. The through hole is shaped like a bow, and an arch shape of the outer periphery thereof has a curvature larger than that of the outer circumference of the stator.

Abstract: The method for removing resists of the present invention comprises a step of contacting a copper-containing substrate having a resist layer thereon with a cleaning composition containing 1% by weight or more of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia or ammonium ion; and a step of contacting the substrate thus contact-treated with an organic solvent-containing resist stripping composition, thereby removing the resist layer. The other method for removing resists of the present invention comprises a step of contacting a substrate having thereon a resist layer, preferably a non-ashed resist layer, with a resist stripping composition of pH 5 or more containing 4 to 30% by weight of hydrogen peroxide, 0.01 to 15% by weight of ammonium ion, and 0.01 to 15% by weight of phosphate ion and/or carbonate ion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a weight sensor device for detecting a weight of an occupant seated on a seat having a seat frame and a cushion. The device has a sensing wire displaced downward in the seat frame as the cushion is deformed due to the weight of the occupant when the occupant is seated on the seat and a variable resistor for converting a displacement of the sensing wire into an electric signal indicative of the weight of the occupant.

Abstract: The cleaning method described above is characterized by allowing a cleaning agent comprising an oxidizing agent, a chelating agent and fluorine compound to flow on a surface of a material to be treated at a high speed to thereby clean the above surface according to the present invention, deposits adhering firmly to a surface of a material to be treated can readily be removed without damaging the material to be treated.

Abstract: A rocket fairing mounted on a forward section of a rocket body included in a rocket comprises a first structure formed on the fairing-base side, and including a first side wall defining a first storage space for storing a first payload; and a second structure formed on the fairing-forward side, and including a second side wall defining a second storage space for storing a second payload. The first side wall has a plurality of first side wall segments capable of being separated from each other along a plane including the longitudinal axis of the fairing and of being turned away from the first payload when releasing the first payload from the first storage space. The second side wall has a plurality of second side wall segments capable of being separated from each other along a plane including the longitudinal axis of the fairing and of being turned away from the second payload when releasing the second payload from the second storage space.