Abstract: In a service system of an air conditioner connected through a network to a monitoring center, the air conditioner receives radio wave transmitted from a GPS satellite to transmit information of the received radio wave and a manufacturer's serial number on the air conditioner to the monitoring center and the monitoring center performs service of the air conditioner on the basis of the received information and the serial number. The service system of the air conditioner can perform service, update or renewal, maintenance and the like of an air conditioner more correctly and exactly and attain speedup thereof.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system having a plurality of air conditioners, each air conditioner including an outdoor transmission/receiving unit for transmitting by superposing the operation data on an outdoor power line for supplying power to an outdoor unit and receiving the operation data superposed on the outdoor power line, an indoor transmission/receiving unit for transmitting by superposing the operation data on an indoor power line for supplying power to an indoor unit and receiving the operation data superposed on the indoor power line, an outdoor conversion unit for transmitting by converting the operation data superposed on the outdoor power line into a signal and receiving and superposing the signal on the outdoor power line, and an indoor conversion unit for transmitting by converting the operation data superposed on the indoor power line into a signal and receiving and superposing the signal on the indoor power line.

Abstract: In a service system of an air conditioner connected through a network to a monitoring center, the air conditioner receives radio wave transmitted from a GPS satellite to transmit information of the received radio wave and a manufacturer's serial number on the air conditioner to the monitoring center and the monitoring center performs service of the air conditioner on the basis of the received information and the serial number. The service system of the air conditioner can perform service, update or renewal, maintenance and the like of an air conditioner more correctly and exactly and attain speedup thereof.

Abstract: In a service system of an air conditioner connected through a network to a monitoring center, the air conditioner receives radio wave transmitted from a GPS satellite to transmit information of the received radio wave and a manufacturer's serial number on the air conditioner to the monitoring center and the monitoring center performs service of the air conditioner on the basis of the received information and the serial number. The service system of the air conditioner can perform service, update or renewal, maintenance and the like of an air conditioner more correctly and exactly and attain speedup thereof.

Abstract: An air-conditioning system having a plurality of air conditioners, each air conditioner including an outdoor transmission/receiving unit for transmitting by superposing the operation data on an outdoor power line for supplying power to an outdoor unit and receiving the operation data superposed on the outdoor power line, an indoor transmission/receiving unit for transmitting by superposing the operation data on an indoor power line for supplying power to an indoor unit and receiving the operation data superposed on the indoor power line, an outdoor conversion unit for transmitting by converting the operation data superposed on the outdoor power line into a signal and receiving and superposing the signal on the outdoor power line, and an indoor conversion unit for transmitting by converting the operation data superposed on the indoor power line into a signal and receiving and superposing the signal on the indoor power line.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a casing (1), an input member (2) having an input surface, a rotary member (3) formed of a transparent base material, a light source (4), a light detecting means (5) having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements, and a signal processing means (8), wherein partial images obtained from light emitted from the light source toward the input surface and reflected by troughs of a finger (6) in contact with the input surface, and a light-dark pattern provided on the surface of one end portion of the rotary member adapted to rotate while in contact with the finger, are successively detected, whereby a whole image of a fingerprint is synthesized from the partial images by the signal processing means (8).

Abstract: In a service system of an air conditioner connected through a network to a monitoring center, the air conditioner receives radio wave transmitted from a GPS satellite to transmit information of the received radio wave and a manufacturer's serial number on the air conditioner to the monitoring center and the monitoring center performs service of the air conditioner on the basis of the received information and the serial number. The service system of the air conditioner can perform service, update or renewal, maintenance and the like of an air conditioner more correctly and exactly and attain speedup thereof.

Abstract: A method of forming a base structure assembly used in a wooden axial structure in wooden architectural construction includes the steps of forming a basic foundation, positioning a joint part having a supporting leg serving as an anchor bolt, fixing a each end of prepared base members, one after another, to base member joint portions which face each other, adjusting a level thereof, completing a base construction or a floor structure, and forming a basic concrete structure between the base foundation and the lower part of the base. Joint parts conducting the method includes pillar leg joint portions which is provided at the top end of a bar member wherein a pillar legs are inserted into, base member joint portions provided around said top end of said bar, a supporting leg provided at the lower part of said bar, and a level adjusting mechanism incorporated in the proper place of the bar.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, when temporarily unable to print, a facsimile machine stores received facsimile data in an internal buffer memory, transfers facsimile data from the buffer memory to a coupled computer system to prevent overflow of the buffer memory, and later prints a list of facsimile transmissions transferred to the computer system. According to a second aspect of the invention, when temporarily unable to print, a facsimile machine stores received facsimile data in an internal buffer memory, and transfers facsimile data from the buffer memory to another facsimile machine to prevent overflow of the buffer memory.

Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, when temporarily unable to print, a facsimile machine stores received facsimile data in an internal buffer memory, transfers facsimile data from the buffer memory to a coupled computer system to prevent overflow of the buffer memory, and later prints a list of facsimile transmissions transferred to the computer system. According to a second aspect of the invention, when temporarily unable to print, a facsimile machine stores received facsimile data in an internal buffer memory, and transfers facsimile data from the buffer memory to another facsimile machine to prevent overflow of the buffer memory.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new method for constructing of a building composed of combination of frame members, at an architectural spot, and aims to not only improve the efficiency in construction, but also to realize high insulation and airtightness in the building. Airtight lubricant is smeared on a frame member to be connected to a established frame member at its fitting end. The frame member is connected to the established frame member by dropping or heading, for example, reducing frictional resistance during fitting or connecting process due to the existence of the airtight lubricant. The process realizes high insulation and airtightness in the structure at the joint portion due to the existence of the airtight lubricant.

Abstract: A sintering method, which includes igniting a layer of raw materials and providing a downwardly directed air suction is improved by applying a magnetic field to the materials for which a predetermined amount of sintering has been completed in the upper region of the layer of raw materials. The sintering is continued while a magnetic floating force is applied to such sintered cakes. An apparatus for carrying out the method is provided.