Abstract: An information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is capable of communication and exchanging images with a different information processing apparatus, and comprises a storage unit for storing a display pattern dictionary including one or a plurality of finger character images, each finger character image corresponding to a character and/or a numeral and representing a finger character, an operation unit for inputting a character and/or a numeral, an image selecting unit for selecting, from the display pattern dictionary, a finger character image corresponding to the character and/or numeral input by the operation unit, and a transmitting unit for transmitting the selected finger character image to the different information processing apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to charging of rechargeable batteries built into electronic devices and is configured to constrain heat generation during the charging. A charging IC used for charging a rechargeable battery built into an electronic device is disclosed that comprises a power source unit which can be fed with power from an external power source with a drooping characteristic to pick up a constant current; and a control unit which applies a first constant current from the external power source to the rechargeable battery through a circuit element installed on a charging path of the rechargeable battery, the control unit applying a second constant current smaller than the first constant current from the power source unit to the rechargeable battery after the rechargeable battery is charged with the first constant current to a predetermined voltage.

Abstract: A communication apparatus makes a wireless communication with a communication control unit that is coupled to a network. The communication apparatus includes a part to make a call with respect to another communication apparatus on a called end, a part to receive an address of the other communication apparatus on the called end from a first communication control unit that is located at a location of the other communication apparatus on the called end, a part to make a call to the address, and a part to make a busy registration with respect to a server that is coupled to the network so as to register a telephone number of the communication apparatus.

Abstract: A method of exchanging data stored in a server connected to a network, so that a receiving user can access the data of a sending user, including the steps of encrypting information including at least identification of an item of the data to be exchanged with the receiving user and time information in which the sending user sets the item of data accessible, receiving second information indicating at least identification of an item of the data and a time period in which the item of data becomes accessible, comparing the first information and the second information, and setting the item of the data accessible for the time period if the first information and the second information match.

Abstract: A linear actuator comprises a motor, a rotation-to-linear motion conversion mechanism having a screw and a nut, a support block supporting an end of the screw, and an actuator-side support member with a swing support mechanism (e.g., a swing axis or bearing portion in case of a Trunnion mechanism, or a swing support bearing portion or support leg of the swing support bearing portion). The actuator-side support member is part of the support block or an extension member of the support block or connected therewith. The swing axis of the swing support mechanism is located in the plane including the screw axis, and the force flow line inside the linear actuator is limited on the output shaft, the nut, the screw and the support block.

Abstract: An end of a conductor having a stranded conductor layer wound around a tension member made of resin-reinforced carbon fiber is cut back to expose the end of the tension member. The exposed end of the tension member is inserted into a metal fitting having multiple longitudinal slits. A metal sleeve is then fit over the metal fitting and also partially over the stranded conductor layer before compress-fitted into place. Accordingly, it is possible to attach, with good workability and sufficient tensile strength, a conductor that has a tension member made of resin-reinforced carbon fiber.

Abstract: A turret head device for machine tool comprises a housing; a motor mounted on a rear surface of said housing; a first and second planetary gear mechanisms, both integrated into the housing; a turret for mounting tools; and a tool driving shaft integrated into the turret.Wherein said turret is connected with said motor through said first and second planetary gear mechanisms and the tool driving shaft is connected with the motor through the first planetary gear mechanism.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a plurality of gate electrodes, drain electrodes, and source electrodes axi-symmetrically formed on opposite sides of a gate pad and drain pad. Two source pads are arranged at ends of these electrodes, to which the source electrodes are connected, so that a gate width can be shortened. Therefore, an output power, gain, etc., can be increased, and the high-frequency characteristics can be improved. Further, when arranging a plurality of semiconductor devices in parallel, the semiconductor chip can be formed in the shape of a square, i.e., the aspect ratio thereof can be reduced, and therefore, cracks in the semiconductor chip (semiconductor device) can be avoided.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire of a low profile is disclosed which is constructed with a a cap tread, a sidewall and a tie rubber interposed therebetween. The cap tread is formed from a rubber composition comprised of a styrene-butadiene rubber of a high styrene content. The tie rubber comprises a specified sum of a syndiotatic-1,2-butadiene rubber and a cis-1,4-butadiene rubber. Use of the tie rubber is conductive to sufficient adhesion of the tread to the sidewall without shoulder blistering after vulcanization.

Abstract: A skiving cutter for use in cutting an internal spur gear having a cutter body adapted to be mounted on a spindle extending from a cutter head. Cutting blades are formed thereon at a position offset from the intersection of the axis of the cutter and the axis of a work piece to be cut. Further, the contacting point between each cutting blade of the cutter and each gear tooth formed on the work piece is located within a contacting or acting region therebetween. Thus, the design value of the blade profile of the cutter may be selected to be near the lower limit of the contacting or acting region.

Abstract: A skiving cutter device for use in cutting an internal spur gear having rough and finish skiving cutters with cutter blades mounted in vertical arrangement on a spindle and spacers adapted to compensate respective distances between the cutters and a reference plane on the spindle. Respective cutter blades of the cutters are located in the same phase and each tooth profile thereof is designed such that the contacting point between each cutter blade of the cutters and each gear tooth of an internal spur gear to be obtained is located within a contacting or acting rejion therebetween. The device is further provided with spiral key ways respectively formed in the cutters and pin keys set up on the spindle and engaged with the key ways, respectively.