Abstract: In a pressure-sensitive sensor for detecting seizure of an object in the window frame or the like, support means (13) is more flexible than a piezoelectric sensor (12), and the support means (13) is easily deformed together with the piezoelectric sensor (12) without impeding the deformation of the piezoelectric sensor (12), and an output signal is issued from the piezoelectric sensor (12) depending on this deformation. Accordingly, when detecting the contact of an object with a pressure-sensitive sensor (4) by a judging device, the pressure-sensitive sensor (4) for generating an output signal of a sufficient magnitude for detection can be presented.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a video processing apparatus which makes it possible to print a picture having an arbitrary size without forging an original picture. A video processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a print size selecting means 51 for selecting a print size of a printer 3 by selecting a size of a picture frame, a CPU 43 for determining the number of pixels of a video data corresponding to the selected print size, and a memory controller 33 for processing the video data in accordance with the number of pixels so that pixels of a video data output from a camera 1 should be in one-to-one correspondence with pixels of a video data to be printed by the printer 3. It is not necessary to subject the original picture to video processings such as a decimating processing, an interpolation processing or the like.

Abstract: A printer system, a printer apparatus, a printing method, an ink ribbon and a printing medium that certainly and effectively prevent a quality of printed image from being degraded without causing trouble to a user. More concretely, the printing medium is provided with memory mechanisms and the memory mechanisms stores predetermined control data, the printer apparatus reads out the control data stored in the memory mechanisms by contactless communication and controls the photographic printing operation on the basis of the control data which is read out.

Abstract: A compact and highly controllable impedance-varying-unit, a microwave device using the same unit, and a high-frequency-heating appliance using the same unit are provided. The impedance varying unit includes a rectangular waveguide-section as a main body made of metallic material, an open end of waveguide-section working on microwave in a microwave cavity, a terminal end of waveguide-section closed by metallic material, a rotary movable body made of non-metallic material, and a driver for the movable body. A rotating angle or a position of the movable body is controlled, so that an impedance at the open end is varied and transmission status of microwave is changed, thereby variably controlling a standing wave distribution. Controlling the standing wave distribution allows an object in the cavity to be selectively heated or uniformly heated. Further, the standing wave produced in the microwave cavity is sequentially varied, so that the object can be selectively heated or uniformly heated.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a video processing apparatus which makes it possible to print a picture having an arbitrary size without forging an original picture. A video processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a print size selecting means 51 for selecting a print size of a printer 3 by selecting a size of a picture frame, a CPU 43 for determining the number of pixels of a video data corresponding to the selected print size, and a memory controller 33 for processing the video data in accordance with the number of pixels so that pixels of a video data output from a camera 1 should be in one-to-one correspondence with pixels of a video data to be printed by the printer 3. It is not necessary to subject the original picture to video processings such as a decimating processing, an interpolation processing or the like.

Abstract: A high frequency heating apparatus for heating an object to be heated is provided with an electromagnetic wave emission device for emitting electromagnetic waves, a local heating device capable of heating an optional portion of the object by the electromagnetic waves emitted from the emission device, and a control device for controlling the local heating device. The high frequency heating apparatus is further provided with a stage on which the object is placed, a protecting device for protecting the local heating device, a setting device and a detection device, so that the local heating device, the electromagnetic wave emission device or the stage is controlled in accordance with the setting device or detection device.

Abstract: A high frequency heating apparatus for heating an object to be heated is provided with an electromagnetic wave emission device for emitting electromagnetic waves, a local heating device capable of heating an optional portion of the object by the electromagnetic waves emitted from the emission device, and a control device for controlling the local heating device. The high frequency heating apparatus is further provided with a stage on which the object is placed, a protecting device for protecting the local heating device, a setting device and a detection device, so that the local heating device, the electromagnetic wave emission device or the stage is controlled in accordance with the setting device or the detection device.

Abstract: A cooking appliance performs cooking which is remotely controlled, based on information relating to the object to be heated, as the information is transmitted to the appliance's computer from a management's computer. The cooking appliance can also cook any part of food in the cooking chamber locally.

Abstract: Powder coated with a sparingly soluble ultraviolet light absorber which is prepared by a method in which the melted sparingly soluble ultraviolet light absorber and an inorganic or organic powder are mixed while heating and then gradually cooled to coat the surface of said powder with the sparingly soluble ultraviolet light absorber, or by a method in which the sparingly soluble ultraviolet light absorber is adsorbed to or made to coat the surface of the inorganic powder or organic powder using a mechanochemical method. The sparingly soluble ultraviolet light absorber can be blended in a high concentration in the system and blended homogeneously in the base agent. Also, stability over time is superior and the ultraviolet light protection effect is high.

Abstract: A high frequency heating apparatus for heating an object to be heated is provided with an electromagnetic wave emission means for emitting electromagnetic waves, a local heating means capable of heating an optional portion of the object by the electromagnetic waves emitted from the emission means, and a control means for controlling the local heating means. The high frequency heating apparatus is further provided with a stage on which the object is placed, a protecting means for protecting the local heating means, a setting means and a detection means, so that the local heating means, the electromagnetic wave emission means or the stage is controlled in accordance with the setting means or the detection means.

Abstract: An amide derivative represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1-40 hydrocarbon; R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1-6 alkylene; R.sup.3 represents H, OH or alkoxyl; R.sup.4 represents a C.sub.1-39 hydrocarbon; R.sup.5 represents ##STR2## with the proviso that when R.sup.5 represents ##STR3## R.sup.3 does not represent OH; and a composition of the amide derivative for topical application to human skin. The composition improves the barrier function of the stratum corneum, providing improvement and prevention of dermatitis, skin roughness, or similar disorders.

Abstract: A video printer includes a chassis, a platen rotatably mounted on the chassis, a printing head carried by the chassis so as to be moved between a pressure-contact position in which the printing head is pressure-contacted with the platen and a standby position in which the printing head is spaced apart from the platen, a roll for pressure-contacting a transfer sheet against the platen, and a cutter provided at a position spaced apart from the printing head and proximate to the sheet exit opening. The transfer sheet is provided in a sheet guide system through a space between the platen and the printing head as far as a sheet exit opening. The printing head is moved to the pressure-contact position during printing time and to the standby position during non-printing time. When printing an image on the transfer sheet, the transfer sheet is rewound by a distance less than a distance between the printing head and the cutter for effective utilization of the transfer sheet.

Abstract: A video printer includes a chassis, a platen rotatably mounted on the chassis, a printing head carried by the chassis so as to be moved between a pressure-contact position in which the printing head is pressure-contacted with the platen and a standby position in which the printing head is spaced apart from the platen, a roll for pressure-contacting a transfer sheet against the platen, and a cutter provided at a position spaced apart from the printing head and proximate to the sheet exit opening. The transfer sheet is provided in a sheet guide system through a space between the platen and the printing head as far as a sheet exit opening. The printing head is moved to the pressure-contact position during printing operation to the standby position during non-printing operation. When printing an image on the transfer sheet, the transfer sheet is rewound by a distance less than a distance between the printing head and the cutter for effective utilization of the transfer sheet.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition comprising a branched fatty acids of the following formula (1), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a methyl or ethyl group, n is an integer of 4-16, and R.sup.2 is an amino, alkoxy, or glycerol group. The composition imparts excellent sensation to hair and prevents hairs from being damaged.

Abstract: Novel siloxane derivatives represented by general formula (1): ##STR1## A method for producing the siloxane derivatives and agents such as cosmetic preparations, emulsifying dermatotherapeutic external agents and the like including at least one of the siloxane derivatives are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel siloxane derivatives represented by general formula (1): ##STR1## A method for producing the siloxane derivatives and agents such as cosmetic preparations, emulsifying dermatotherapeutic external agents and the like including at least one of the siloxane derivatives are also disclosed.

Abstract: An antenna (6) for sensing a portion of electromagnetic waves irradiated into a heating chamber by a wave irradiator (3) and a detection circuit for performing detection of electric power from the output of the antenna are provided on the same printed board (11), while operation of devices is controlled by a controller (8) on the basis of an output of the detection circuit such that an optimum finished state of cooking is obtained.

Abstract: A high frequency heating apparatus and an electromagnetic wave detector for use in the high frequency heating apparatus, are so arranged to estimate the cooking or thawing state of a food article placed in a heating chamber through detection of microwaves within the heating chamber. By devising a position of an antenna and a method of processing signals of the microwaves as detected, stably and reliable microwave detection becomes possible.

Abstract: An ester-modified silicone derivative of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and each represents a saturated or unsaturated straight- or branched-chain aliphatic hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 30 carbon atoms, a saturated or unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbon group having from 3 to 30 carbon atoms or an aromatic hydrocarbon group having from 6 to 30 carbon atoms; l and m each represents a number of 0 to 100; n represents a number of 1 to 100; a represents a number of 3 to 16; and b represents a number of 1 to 3 is disclosed as well as a cosmetic composition containing the ester-modified silicone derivative.

Abstract: An apparatus for regenerating a filter provided to scavenge particulate which is included in exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes a heating room accommodating the filter, a heat-combusting device for heat-combusting the particulate scavenged by the filter, a microwave generating device for generating a microwave to be supplied to the heating room, a slit provided in a wall of the heating room, a microwave detecting device for detecting the energy level of the microwave coupled through the slit, and a control section for controlling the heat-combusting device.