Abstract: An information processing device includes a storage unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The storage unit stores a selection value indicating whether a predetermined setting is enabled or disabled, and a setting value that applies when the setting is enabled. The display unit displays a setting screen concerning the predetermined setting. When a user gives an instruction to switch to display of the setting screen, even if the selection value stored in the storage unit indicates that the predetermined setting is disabled, the control unit causes the display unit to display the setting screen and causes the selection value displayed on the setting screen to indicate that the predetermined setting is enabled, so that the user does not have to perform a separate operation to enable it.

Abstract: An optical transmission apparatus including: an attenuator that attenuates a power of a first optical signal generated in a first modulation method to a first target level and attenuates a power of a second optical signal generated in a second modulation method, a modulation level in the second modulation method being lower than the modulation level in the first modulation method, to a second target level, the second target level being lower than the first target level; and a transmitter that sends a WDM signal including the first optical signal and the second optical signal that have been attenuated by the attenuator.

Abstract: An information processing device has a storage unit and a touch panel with a screen. The storage unit stores layout information indicating the positions at which various settings are displayed on the screen. The touch panel displays a setting selection screen on which the settings are arranged in the display positions indicated by the layout information, accepts selections of settings to be made, and displays help screens showing help information for each of the settings in an order corresponding to the display positions indicated by the layout information. The layout information can be altered to have the help information displayed in a desired order.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a storage unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The storage unit stores a selection value indicating whether a predetermined setting is enabled or disabled, and a setting value that applies when the setting is enabled. The display unit displays a setting screen concerning the predetermined setting. When a user gives an instruction to switch to display of the setting screen, even if the selection value stored in the storage unit indicates that the predetermined setting is disabled, the control unit causes the display unit to display the setting screen and causes the selection value displayed on the setting screen to indicate that the predetermined setting is enabled, so that the user does not have to perform a separate operation to enable it.

Abstract: A monitoring system has a monitor connected to a monitoring camera and a monitoring recorder via a network. The monitor checks whether the monitoring recorder is in a recordable state or in an unrecordable state of monitoring video data, and if the monitor confirms an unrecordable state of the monitoring recorder, the monitor 3 transmits a control signal for instructing the monitoring camera to start video recording. Receiving the control signal instructing to start the video recording, the monitoring camera records the monitoring video data it takes in its own storage medium.

Abstract: A communication device has an interface for receiving coded image data, and a decoder for decoding the received image data. The interface receives a first signal including a first parameter of a coding system by which the image data are coded and then receives a second signal including a second parameter of the coding system. The decoder decodes the coded image data according to the second parameter, regardless of whether the second parameter is consistent with the first parameter or not.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a display input unit having a display screen and an input unit for receiving an operation relative to the display screen; a control unit configured to control the display input unit so that destination information of a transmission destination is obtained; and a communication unit configured to transmit data to a destination specified with the destination information. The control unit displays a first key correlated to one letter on the display screen. The control unit displays a text input screen on the display screen so that the control unit receives an operation of inputting one letter when the control unit receives an operation of specifying the first key. The control unit obtains a text string formed of the one letter correlated to the first key thus specified and the one letter thus input as the destination information.

Abstract: A lead wire guide member is made of an electrically insulating material, and arranged to extend along a lower surface of a base portion. A movement restricting portion is arranged in the lower surface of the base portion. Lead wires are arranged to pass through base through holes to reach the lower surface, and extend along the lower surface to be connected to the circuit board. A spindle motor further includes a sealant arranged between an entire circumferential extent of each base through hole and an entire circumferential extent of the corresponding lead wire. The lead wire guide member includes an inner edge and an outer edge. The inner edge is arranged opposite to the lead wires. The outer edge is arranged to at least face radially outward. The movement restricting portion is in contact with the outer edge of the lead wire guide member.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a receiver, a generator, an output module, a reception module, and a controller. The receiver is configured to receive power information associated with power consumption of respective external apparatuses from the respective external apparatuses. The generator is configured to generate display data to relatively display power consumption of the respective external apparatuses based on the power information. The output module is configured to output the display data. The reception module is configured to accept a selection of a first external apparatus from the respective external apparatuses. The controller is configured to control the first external apparatus.

Abstract: A laminate having excellent abrasion resistance to physical stimuli such as dust. The laminate comprises a base layer, a hard coat layer and a top coat layer containing flaky metal oxide fine particles all of which are formed in the mentioned order. The flaky metal oxide fine particles are hardened by at least one method selected from the group consisting of ionizing material exposure, ionizing radiation exposure, infrared exposure, microwave exposure and high-temperature vapor exposure.

Abstract: A lead wire guide member is made of an electrically insulating material, and arranged to extend along a lower surface of a base portion. A movement restricting portion is arranged in the lower surface of the base portion. Lead wires are arranged to pass through base through holes to reach the lower surface, and extend along the lower surface to be connected to the circuit board. A spindle motor further includes a sealant arranged between an entire circumferential extent of each base through hole and an entire circumferential extent of the corresponding lead wire. The lead wire guide member includes an inner edge and an outer edge. The inner edge is arranged opposite to the lead wires. The outer edge is arranged to at least face radially outward. The movement restricting portion is in contact with the outer edge of the lead wire guide member.

Abstract: A communication device includes: a first communication interface configured to perform a first wireless communication with a first counterpart device; a second communication interface configured to perform a second wireless communication with a second counterpart device; an identification information acquiring module configured to acquire identification information unique to the second counterpart device from the second counterpart device by the second wireless communication performed by the second communication interface; and a transmission controller configured to perform a control so that data is sent to the second counterpart device that is identified by the identification information acquired by the identification information acquiring module by performing the first wireless communication with the second counterpart device according to the first communication method.

Abstract: A home electric appliance control apparatus communicates with a server that manages information about electric appliances in the home, and includes a detecting unit configured to detect whether a power supply source that supplies power to the electric appliances in the home is an external power transmission network or a backup power supply, a first communication unit configured to access an external network via a network connecting apparatus that receives power from the external power transmission network, a second communication unit configured to access the external network via a terminal that can operate without receiving the power, a selecting unit configured to select the first communication unit or the second communication unit according to the detected power supply source, and a control unit configured to control the first communication unit or second communication unit as selected to transmit information about the home electric appliance to the server.

Abstract: A wheelchair securing device of the present invention is configured such that in a condition in which a plurality of cord-like retaining members having hooks are respectively drawn from reels and in which the hooks are hooked on a wheelchair, the retaining members are taken up by the reels to secure the wheelchair to a vehicle. The device includes a rotation restraining mechanism that is configured to restrict rotation of the reels using tensions of the retaining members when the retaining members are forced to be drawn from the reels due to an external force applied to the wheelchair.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing H5N1 influenza by administering to a person in need thereof a pharmacologically effective amount of 5-acetamido-4-guanidino-9-O-hexanoyl-2,3,4,5-tetradeoxy-7-O-methyl-D-glycero-D-galacto-non-2-enopyranosoic acid, 5-acetamido-4-guanidino-9-O-decanoyl-2,3,4,5-tetradeoxy-7-O-methyl-D-glycero-D-galacto-non-2-enopyranosoic acid, 5-acetamido-4-guanidino-9-O-dodecanoyl-2,3,4,5-tetradeoxy-7-O-methyl-D-glycero-D-galacto-non-2-enopyranosoic acid or 5-acetamido-4-guanidino-9-O-tetradecanoyl-2,3,4,5-tetradeoxy-7-O-methyl-D-glycero-D-galacto-non-2-enopyranosoic acid. A method of preventing H5N1 influenza by administering to a person in need thereof a pharmacologically effective amount of 5-acetamido-4-guanidino-9-O-octanoyl-2,3,4,5-tetradeoxy-7-O-methyl-D-glycero-D-galacto-non-2-enopyranosoic acid.

Abstract: A coating liquid including one or more of metal complexes selected from a metal complex A represented by Chemical Formula 1, a metal complex B represented by Chemical Formula 2, and a metal complex C represented by Chemical Formula 3. M in Formula 1, 2 and 3 represents a metal ion. Each of X1-X4 in Formula 1, 2 and 3 is one of O, NH, CO2 and S. Each of Y1-Y8 in Formula 1 and Y1-Y4 in Formula 3 is either CH or N. Each of Z1-Z3 in Formula 2 and 3 and Z4-Z6 in Formula 2 is one selected from a group of O, NH and S, and two selected from a group of CH and N. L represents an axial ligand. k represents a valence of each of the metal complexes and is equal to a sum of electric charges of M, X1-X4 and L.

Abstract: A communication device has an interface for receiving coded image data, and a decoder for decoding the received image data. The interface receives a first signal including a first parameter of a coding system by which the image data are coded and then receives a second signal including a second parameter of the coding system. The decoder decodes the coded image data according to the second parameter, regardless of whether the second parameter is consistent with the first parameter or not.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a communication unit is configured to wirelessly transmit and receive signals via at least one of a first physical link and a second physical link. A power consumption for wireless transmission and reception of the signals via the first physical link is lower than that a power consumption for wireless transmission and reception of the signals via the second physical link. A first link control module establishes the first physical link between the communication unit and an external device. A remote control module transmits to the external device a playback request signal via the first physical link. A second link control module establishes the second physical link between the communication unit and the external device, after the playback request signal is transmitted. A data transfer module transfers the digital content data between the communication unit and the external device via the second physical link.

Abstract: A wheelchair securing device of the present invention is configured such that in a condition in which a plurality of cord-like retaining members having hooks are respectively drawn from reels and in which the hooks are hooked on a wheelchair, the retaining members are taken up by the reels to secure the wheelchair to a vehicle. The device includes a rotation restraining mechanism that is configured to restrict rotation of the reels using tensions of the retaining members when the retaining members are forced to be drawn from the reels due to an external force applied to the wheelchair.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus is switchable between a power saving mode and a normal operating mode. A transition triggering event determining section determines an event (e.g., detection of a document or operation of a power saving key) that causes the data processing apparatus to shift from the power saving mode to the normal operating mode, and a transition triggering event holding section stores the event. Then, a mode switching section causes the data processing apparatus to shift from the power saving mode to the normal operating mode in accordance with the event. An execution priority determining section determines based on the event, an execution priority level and/or an order of precedence in which a plurality of programs are executed during the normal operating mode. A program controlling section executes the plurality of programs in accordance with the execution priority level and/or an order of precedence.