Abstract: An electronic device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with a first communication device or a second communication device, and a controller configured to control the communication through the communication unit. When the electronic device is brought close to the first communication device, the controller obtains identification information indicating the first communication device from the first communication device, and when the electronic device is brought close to the second communication device, the controller transmits the identification information and predetermined additional information to the second communication device. The second communication device activates an operation for establishing communication with the first communication device indicated by the identification information, when receiving the identification information and the predetermined additional information.

Abstract: A telecommunications system includes at least one telecommunications device and a server that is able to communicate with the telecommunications device over a network. The telecommunications device includes: a storage section in which stored is property information that identifies the device itself uniquely; and a communications section which sends the property information to the server when communicating with the server for the first time. The server includes: a storage device; a server communications section which receives the property information; and a controller which secures a storage space associated with that property information in the storage device on receiving the property information. The controller generates account information which allows a user to have access to the storage space secured and which is associated with the property information gotten. The server communications section sends the account information to the telecommunications device that has transmitted the property information.

Abstract: A print system is capable of processing a print order of image data through a network. The print system includes an information device operable to store image data, and an order reception server connected to the information device through the network. The information device sends print information specifying print content including image data to be printed to the order reception server with which a communication is established prior to a formal placing of a print order. The order reception server, when completing a reception of the print information, recognizes that the print order is completed, provides an order number for identifying the print order, and sends the order number to the information device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a communication unit configured to communicate with a first communication device or a second communication device, and a controller configured to control the communication through the communication unit. When the electronic device is brought close to the first communication device, the controller obtains identification information indicating the first communication device from the first communication device, and when the electronic device is brought close to the second communication device, the controller transmits the identification information and predetermined additional information to the second communication device. The second communication device activates an operation for establishing communication with the first communication device indicated by the identification information, when receiving the identification information and the predetermined additional information.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device capable of connecting to an external device and outputting image data recorded in an internal or external recording medium though an internal or external sending unit to the external device. The electronic device includes an operation unit operable to receive an operation made by a user, and a controller operable to control sending the image data. The controller has a first communication mode which controls the sending unit so as to send image data selected by the operation unit, and a second communication mode which controls the sending unit so as to send image data requested from the external device, and the controller prohibits switching from the second communication mode to the first communication mode even when an operation to switch from the second communication mode to the first communication mode is performed on the operation unit in the second communication mode.

Abstract: A telecommunications system includes at least one telecommunications device and a server that is able to communicate with the telecommunications device over a network. The telecommunications device includes: a storage section in which stored is property information that identifies the device itself uniquely; and a communications section which sends the property information to the server when communicating with the server for the first time. The server includes: a storage device; a server communications section which receives the property information; and a controller which secures a storage space associated with that property information in the storage device on receiving the property information. The controller generates account information which allows a user to have access to the storage space secured and which is associated with the property information gotten. The server communications section sends the account information to the telecommunications device that has transmitted the property information.

Abstract: A print system includes a digital camera serving as an information device for storing image data, order reception servers adapted for accepting a print order from a digital camera and connected to the digital camera over a network, and a registration center server for managing the information in an order reception server which can accept a print order from the digital camera. When the digital camera sets up communication with the order reception server, the digital camera inquires the URL of the order reception server of the registration center server over the network. The registration center server sends the URL of the order reception server which can accept a print order from the digital camera to the digital camera. The digital camera sets up communication with the order reception server of the URL acquired from the registration center server.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device capable of connecting to an external device and outputting image data recorded in an internal or external recording medium though an internal or external sending unit to the external device. The electronic device includes an operation unit operable to receive an operation made by a user, and a controller operable to control sending the image data. The controller has a first communication mode which controls the sending unit so as to send image data selected by the operation unit, and a second communication mode which controls the sending unit so as to send image data requested from the external device, and the controller prohibits switching from the second communication mode to the first communication mode even when an operation to switch from the second communication mode to the first communication mode is performed on the operation unit in the second communication mode.

Abstract: A mobile station that selects one of a plurality of base stations according to electric field strengths of signals transmitted on control channels corresponding to the plurality of base stations, and establishes first a link and then a call connection with the selected base station on a traffic channel that is assigned via a control channel corresponding to the selected base station, the mobile station including: a measuring unit for measuring an electric field strength of a signal on the traffic channel when a link operation is performed to establish the link for the traffic channel; and a judging unit for judging whether the link operation should be continued according to the measured electric field strength.

Abstract: A print system capable of accepting a print request over a network, having a simple configuration, and easy to use. The print system includes a digital camera (10) serving as an information device for storing image data, order reception servers (104) adapted for accepting a print order from a digital camera and connected to the digital camera over a network (400), and a registration center server (300) for managing the information in an order reception server (104) which can accept a print order from the digital camera (10). When the digital camera (10) sets up communication with the order reception server (104), the digital camera (10) inquires the URL of the order reception server (104) of the registration center server (300) over the network (400). The registration center server (300) sends the URL of the order reception server (104) which can accept a print order from the digital camera (10) to the digital camera.

Abstract: A key switch includes a guiding and supporting mechanism for guiding and supporting a key top. The guiding and supporting mechanism is so constructed that a substantially ring-shaped stabilizer and a substantially U-shaped stabilizer are pivotally connected by shafts and bearing parts each having a semi-circular sectional shape.

Abstract: A keyboard switch with an internal air escape network, such as a series of channels or through holes, for containing air or fluid escaping from the switching cavities when a key is depressed.

Abstract: A mobile station that selects one of a plurality of base stations according to electric field strengths of signals transmitted on control channels corresponding to the plurality of base stations, and establishes first a link and then a call connection with the selected base station on a traffic channel that is assigned via a control channel corresponding to the selected base station, the mobile station including: a measuring unit for measuring an electric field strength of a signal on the traffic channel when a link operation is performed to establish the link for the traffic channel; and a judging unit for judging whether the link operation should be continued according to the measured electric field strength.

Abstract: A keyboard switch with an internal air escape network, such as a series of channels or through holes, for containing air or fluid escaping from the switching cavities when a key is depressed.

Abstract: A mobile station that selects one of a plurality of base stations according to electric field strengths of signals transmitted on control channels corresponding to the plurality of base stations, and establishes first a link and then a call connection with the selected base station on a traffic channel that is assigned via a control channel corresponding to the selected base station, the mobile station including: a measuring unit for measuring an electric field strength of a signal on the traffic channel when a link operation is performed to establish the link for the traffic channel; and a judging unit for judging whether the link operation should be continued according to the measured electric field strength.

Abstract: The present invention provides a keyboard switch structure that allows the height of a keyboard switch to be sufficiently minimized so as to be suitable for notebook personal computers or other portable devices. The present invention also provides a keyboard switch assembly that allows the keytop attached to the keyboard switch to be removed and replaced in a simple manner without destroying or damaging the keyboard switch. The keyboard switch is configured in a pantograph structure having cross arms that intersect each other to form an X-like structure. The upper portion of the pantograph structure is movably attached to a coupling plate on the underside of the keytop and the lower portion of the structure is movably attached to a base plate so as provide the keytop with movement in the vertical direction. The keyboard switch has two frame members that each have two cross arms that are parallel and fixed relative to each other.

Abstract: A mobile station that selects one of a plurality of base stations according to electric field strengths of signals transmitted on control channels corresponding to the plurality of base stations, and establishes first a link and then a call connection with the selected base station on a traffic channel that is assigned via a control channel corresponding to the selected base station, the mobile station including: a measuring unit for measuring an electric field strength of a signal on the traffic channel when a link operation is performed to establish the link for the traffic channel; and a judging unit for judging whether the link operation should be continued according to the measured electric field strength.

Abstract: A key switch stabilizer mechanism having a first approximately C-shaped stabilizer wire which is connected to both a key top and a base plate, and is further supported so as to be able to turn with respect to the key top; and a second stabilizer wire having a flat portion connected to the base plate, a bent portion, and another flat portion connected to the key top. Therefore, touching even very lightly any part of the key top surface, in particular the top end peripheral edge, allows a pushing pressure to be imparted to the first and second wires arrayed within the key top, by means of which a membrane push mechanism operates. When pressure on the key top is released, the first and second stabilizer wires follow the reaction force from the membrane switch push mechanism and rise, such that the membrane switch can be operated.

Abstract: This low profile key switch structure provides a substantial reduction in the height or thickness of a key switch as compared to conventional and other low profile switches. Substantial height reduction in key switch structures allows the size and thickness of notebook-type personal computers and the like to be similarly reduced. One feature of this low profile key switch structure is that unlike in conventional key switch structures the membrane switch and frame structures do not over lap to cause unnecessary height in the structure. Another feature of this key switch structure is that the frames are formed to include the free motion range limiters. The frames are further formed so that they may be embedded in the reinforcing base plate in such a manner that allows the height of the key switch to be further reduced. This low profile key switch structure is also designed to eliminate unwanted key top movement that often occurs in conventional and other switches when the key top is depressed.

Abstract: In an image pickup device, a signal mixer 7 mixes the image signals of different quantities of exposure outputted by an image sensor 4. A peak level detector 12 detects peak level of the mixed signal, and a peak level judge 13 decides whether the peak level is within a predetermined range or not. A controller 6 controls a ratio of the quantities of exposure for the image sensor 4 according to the decision by the peak level judge. Thus, the image pickup device has a good dynamic range in correspondence a dynamic range of an object, and an object image is reproduced well. Further, an iris device is also controlled appropriately when the dynamic range is controlled.