Abstract: A data management system includes a first apparatus, a second apparatus, and a connecting device. The first apparatus is installed inside a network and is subjected to a restriction on connection from outside the network. The second apparatus is installed outside the network and is capable of connecting to the first apparatus and to a terminal outside the network. The connecting device is integrated with or separated from the first apparatus. The first apparatus and the second apparatus perform synchronization control to maintain consistency between data retained by the first apparatus and data retained by the second apparatus. In response to a connection request from a terminal inside the network, the connecting device selects one of the apparatuses as a connection destination for the terminal inside the network in accordance with a communication condition between the apparatuses and the separate operating conditions of each.

Abstract: A data management system includes a first apparatus, a second apparatus, and a connecting device. The first apparatus is installed inside a network and is subjected to a restriction on connection from outside the network. The second apparatus is installed outside the network and is capable of connecting to the first apparatus and to a terminal outside the network. The connecting device is integrated with or separated from the first apparatus. The first apparatus and the second apparatus perform synchronization control to maintain consistency between data retained by the first apparatus and data retained by the second apparatus. In response to a connection request from a terminal inside the network, the connecting device selects one of the apparatuses as a connection destination for the terminal inside the network in accordance with a communication condition between the apparatuses and the separate operating conditions of each.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp starting device in which an electronic starter is provided in the form of a hybrid integrated circuit which is mounted in a standard glow starter case and which can be utilized in a standard glow starter socket of a fluorescent lamp fixture. A nonlinear capacitor and semiconductor switch are coupled in parallel with another and across the external terminals of the starter. The nonlinear capacitor is provided in the form of a thin plate while the semiconductor switch is provided on an IC substrate substantially equal in size to the nonlinear capacitor.

Abstract: A process for producing flame retardant polyamide molding resin containing melamine cyanurate which is formed from melamine and cyanuric acid in the molten polyamide and which has a fine crystallite size of less than 250 A. The polyamide molding resin produced by this process provides shaped articles having excellent mechanical properties as well as flame retardant properties without blooming.

Abstract: A flame retardant polyamide molding resin containing melamine cyanurate is formed from melamine and cyanuric acid in the molten polyamide and has a fine crystallite size of less than 250 A. The polyamide molding resin provides shaped articles having excellent mechanical properties as well as flame retarding properties without blooming.