Abstract: A check system aims at checking at least one of a control model in which requested specifications for controlling a target are described and a control program generated based on the control model. The system has a first establishing unit configured to establish a first monitor section at a first location in the one of the control model and the control program. The system has a first identifying unit configured to automatically identify a second location in the other of the control model and the control program to establish a second monitor section at the second location in the other thereof. The second location corresponds to the first location of the first monitor section in the one of the control model and the control program.

Abstract: A security-feature-equipped on-vehicle device includes: a vibration detection unit that detects vibration; an alarm sound output unit that outputs a predetermined alarm sound from a speaker; and an alarm sound control unit that going outs from a sleep mode to move into a warning mode when vibration is detected for the first time by the vibration detection unit, causes the alarm sound output unit to output the alarm sound at a predetermined first volume level, shifts from the warning mode into an alarm mode when vibration is detected for the second time within a predetermined time period, and causes the alarm sound output unit to output the alarm sound at a predetermined second volume level higher than the first volume level.

Abstract: Provided is a wiping unit capable of reliably removing contamination of ink or the like adhering to a wiping blade after being wiped in spite of a simple configuration. Provided is a wiping unit having a wiping blade that performs wiping cleaning with respect to a recording head, including a first cleaning portion that cleans the wiping blade after performing the wiping cleaning, a second cleaning portion that performs secondary cleaning after passing through the first cleaning portion, and a blade transport portion that allows the wiping blade to move between the recording head, and the first cleaning portion and the second cleaning portion, in which the first cleaning portion and the second cleaning portion respectively include a cleaning tank which is filled with a detergent and in which the wiping blade is soaked in the detergent, and a blade wiping portion having a blade wiping member containing the detergent, which wipes a surface of the wiping blade having passed through the cleaning tank.

Abstract: The inner cylindrical body is mounted on the top surface of the rudder-stock; the outer cylindrical body is put on the inner cylindrical body exteriorly; the gudgeon pin provided on the top reverse surface of the outer cylindrical body is inserted into the gudgeon provided on the top surface of the inner cylindrical body; the pin protruded on the top surface of the outer cylindrical body is inserted into the chest fixated to the supports; the rotational movement checking device, that obstructs the pin to rotate, and at the same time, permits it to be displaced in the radial direction, is provided inside the chest; the scale is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the inner cylindrical body; and, the rudder angle detecting optical sensors facing the scale are mounted on the inner circumferential surface of the outer cylindrical body.

Abstract: An electronic machine connectable to a different apparatus is disclosed. The electronic machine includes a resistance, a connector to be connected to the different apparatus, and a detecting section that detects one state from multiple states based on the resistance value of the resistance and the resistance value of a resistance included in the different apparatus connected to the connector and controls multiple parameters based on the detected one state.

Abstract: A receptacle is provided that transmits another signal separate from a USB module compatible signal, without the occurrence of a fault, when a USB connection is made. This receptacle (200) has a USB terminal section (210) that connects to a USB terminal section (310) and an other terminal section (220) that connects to an other terminal section (320) of a plug (300) at positions staggered in a direction orthogonal to the direction of insertion, and the direction of insertion, of the plug (300) that mates by being inserted into a receptacle housing (240) inside a shield case (230). The plug (300) has the USB terminal section (310) and the other terminal section (320) staggered in a direction orthogonal to the direction of insertion, and the direction of insertion, inside a shield case (330) that fits inside the shield case (230), corresponding to the position of the USB terminal section (210) of the receptacle (200) and the other terminal section (320).

Abstract: An ECU of a vehicle is activated to communicate with a user validation apparatus while a specific signal such as an ignition signal is being produced, and to perform a first control operation when positive validation occurs, and can be activated by a request signal for a second control operation while the specific signal is off, without performing the communication. Erroneous detection of a communication error is avoided in a case when communication is interrupted due to switch-off of the specific signal and the request signal for the second control operation is received during that communication.

Abstract: A calculation apparatus comprises a plurality of processing units that processes a plurality of predetermined calculation processes each composed of steps, respectively, and a memory device to which the plurality of processing units are accessible. Specific information that specifies a step that should be executed next among steps of each of the calculation process is memorized in the memory device. In each of the processing units, only when a step specified by the specific information should be executed by that processing unit, the specified step is executed, and the specific information is updated to allow the next step to be executed. This is repeated for all the steps of each calculation process assigned to the plurality of processing units. Each processing unit will not execute steps until the specific information shows that a step specified by the specific information is for the processing unit.

Abstract: A DC/DC converter has a transformer having a primary winding, a secondary winding, and an auxiliary winding, a switching transistor connected in series to the primary winding, a control transistor for turning the switching transistor on or off, and a feedback control circuit connected to the control transistor and the auxiliary winding. The feedback control circuit includes a Zener diode having a substantially zero temperature coefficient. The Zener diode has a Zener voltage which lies in a range between 5 volts and 6 volts. In order to cancel a temperature characteristic of the control transistor, the temperature coefficient of the Zener diode is selected.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ink jet sheet which has biodegradability and prevents blurring of recorded images as well as ensures excellent image qualities which have been essentially required for conventional ink jet sheets. The ink jet sheet has a support and an ink receiving layer provided on at least one surface of the support, wherein the support has biodegradability, and the ink receiving layer contains poly(diallydimethylammonium chloride) (A), a dimethylamine-epichlorohydrin polymer (B), and, as a binder, a biodegradable resin (C).

Abstract: There is disclosed an ink jet recording sheet which comprises a substrate and an ink accepting layer composed of at least two layers on the substrate, characterized in that the ink accepting layer comprises at least one cracked layer having cracks in lower layers other than a surface layer (the layer farthest from the substrate) and a contact layer in contact with the cracked layer, wherein part of the contact layer cuts into the cracked layer, and the cracked layer contains a hydrophobic resin (e.g. styrene-acrylics copolymer resin) as a binder, or wherein the contact layer is formed by coating with a coating solution having viscosity of at most 3000 mPa.s and a proportion of solid content in the range of 10 to 30% by weight. The above ink accepting layer is excellent in water resistance and strength of adhesion among the interlayers, whereby the ink jet recording sheet as a whole becomes excellent in scratch-abrasion resistance under wet conditions as well as image density.

Abstract: A DC/DC converter has a transformer having a primary winding, a secondary winding, and an auxiliary winding, a switching transistor connected in series to the primary winding, a control transistor for turning the switching transistor on or off, and a feedback control circuit connected to the control transistor and the auxiliary winding. The feedback control circuit includes a Zener diode having a substantially zero temperature coefficient. The Zener diode has a Zener voltage which lies in a range between 5 volts and 6 volts. In order to cancel a temperature characteristic of the control transistor, the temperature coefficient of the Zener diode is selected.

Abstract: A check system aims at checking at least one of a control model in which requested specifications for controlling a target are described and a control program generated based on the control model. The system has a first establishing unit configured to establish a first monitor section at a first location in the one of the control model and the control program. The system has a first identifying unit configured to automatically identify a second location in the other of the control model and the control program to establish a second monitor section at the second location in the other thereof. The second location corresponds to the first location of the first monitor section in the one of the control model and the control program.

Abstract: Provided is an ink jet recording sheet suitable for outdoor use, the recording sheet giving rise to no blurring of an image, being provided with an ink receiving layer and a print portion having high water-resistance and excellent abrasive resistance in a wet condition while maintaining color developing ability and ink-fixing ability and having excellent color reproducibility and light resistance.

Abstract: An ECU of a vehicle is activated to communicate with a user validation apparatus while a specific signal such as an ignition signal is being produced, and to perform a first control operation when positive validation occurs, and can be activated by a request signal for a second control operation while the specific signal is off, without performing the communication. Erroneous detection of a communication error is avoided in a case when communication is interrupted due to switch-off of the specific signal and the request signal for the second control operation is received during that communication.

Abstract: There is provided an ink jet recording sheet comprising a substrate and an ink accepting layer formed on at least one surface of the substrate which comprises a silica-containing filler, a binder and a cationic resin, wherein said silica contained in the filler satisfies (a) an average particle size of 10 ?m or larger as measured by Coulter counter method; (b) a particle size distribution d10/d90 of 0.13 or higher; and (c) a pore volume of 1.6 to 2.2 mL/g, and a content of the cationic resin in the ink accepting layer is in the range of 1 to 9% by weight in terms of a solid content therein. The ink jet recording sheet of the present invention, even if the substrate is made of a plastic film, can completely absorbing a large amount of injected ink for a short period of time, and can be printed at a high speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the prevention and treatment of a disease, preferably brain cancer, by administration of an isolated DNA molecule comprising a gene encoding a protein having glycosyltransferase activity to a cell involved in the disease which is preferably a glioblastoma cell. A method of treating brain cancer is provided in which a tumor cell is transfected either ex vivo or in vivo with a composition comprising a DNA molecule that encodes a protein having glycosyltransferase activity resulting in inhibition of the growth or function of that cell.

Abstract: The invention is directed towards gene expression characteristic for cancer, in particular brain cancers such as glioblastoma. Compositions, methods and kits encompassing such therein.

Abstract: There is disclosed an ink jet recording sheet which comprises a substrate and an ink accepting layer composed of at least two layers on the substrate, characterized in that the ink accepting layer comprises at least one cracked layer having cracks in lower layers other than a surface layer (the layer farthest from the substrate) and a contact layer in contact with the cracked layer, wherein part of the contact layer cuts into the cracked layer, and the cracked layer contains a hydrophobic resin (e.g. styrene-acrylics copolymer resin) as a binder, or wherein the contact layer is formed by coating with a coating solution having viscosity of at most 3000 mPa.s and a proportion of solid content in the range of 10 to 30% by weight. The above ink accepting layer is excellent in water resistance and strength of adhesion among the interlayers, whereby the ink jet recording sheet as a whole becomes excellent in scratch-abrasion resistance under wet conditions as well as image density.