Abstract: A radio transmitter and a radio receiver which reduce the number of blind determinations of control signals while maintaining resource utilization efficiency. A radio transmitter (100) includes a hash value calculating section (131) for calculating a hash value from a bit sequence indicating the device ID of each device or a transmission destination, and arranges a plurality of control channel signals in the order in which the calculated hash value of the each device increases or decreases monotonously in a frequency region which is the mapping resource range of the control channel signals. A radio receiver (200) acquires the order in which the control channel signals arranged according to the hash value are arranged.

Abstract: This rotational input device is so formed that, when a rotational position detecting portion detects that a user has at least rotationally operated a rotational operating portion, a magnetic force generating portion is excited on the basis of a detected rotational position to generate magnetic force so that a base portion is sucked toward the rotational operating portion to be so deflected as to come into contact with the rotational operating portion thereby providing the user with a tactile sensation.

Abstract: The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery of the present invention uses, as the positive electrode active material, a mixture of a lithium-containing transition metal oxide LiaNixMnyO2 (wherein a, x, and y respectively satisfy the following relations: 1<a?1.5; 0.5?x+y?1; 0<x<1; and 0<y<1) containing nickel and manganese as transition metals and having the layered rock-salt type crystal structure of a hexagonal system belonging to space group R-3m and a lithium manganese oxide Li(1+b) Mn(2?b)O4 (wherein b satisfies 0?b?0.33) having the spinel structure.

Abstract: An image formation device includes an image formation unit and a paper feed mechanism. The image formation unit is configured to print an image on a recording paper. The paper feed mechanism includes a feed roller, a press roller, cylindrical press rings and press roller bearings. The feed roller is configured to impart conveyance force to the recording paper. The feed roller has grip portions being configured to contact the recording paper. The press roller is disposed across from the feed roller. The press roller is configured to press the recording paper against the feed roller. A paper feed path through which the recording paper is fed to the image formation unit is formed between the feed roller and the press roller. The cylindrical press rings are attached to the press roller at locations adjacent to ends of the press roller. The press roller bearings support the press roller and bias the press roller toward the feed roller via the press rings.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery uses as its positive electrode active material a mixture of a first lithium-containing transition metal oxide containing nickel and manganese as transition metals and having a crystal structure belonging to the space group R3m and a second lithium-containing transition metal oxide containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese as transition metals and having a crystal structure belonging to the space group R3m, or a mixture of the first lithium-containing transition metal oxide and a lithium cobalt oxide. The first lithium-containing transition metal oxide is LiaNixMnyO2 wherein 1?a?1.5, 0.5?x+y?1, 0<x<1, and 0<y<1. The second lithium-containing transition metal oxide is LibNipMnqCorO2 wherein 1?b?1.5, 0.5?p+q+r?1, 0<p<1, 0<q<1, and 0<r<1.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery uses as its positive electrode active material a mixture of a first lithium-containing transition metal oxide containing nickel and manganese as transition metals and having a crystal structure belonging to the space group R3m and a second lithium-containing transition metal oxide containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese as transition metals and having a crystal structure belonging to the space group R3m, or a mixture of the first lithium-containing transition metal oxide and a lithium cobalt oxide. The first lithium-containing transition metal oxide is LiaNixMnyO2 wherein 1?a?1.5, 0.5?x+y?1, 0<x<1, and 0<y<1. The second lithium-containing transition metal oxide is LibNipMnqCorO2 wherein 1?b?1.5, 0.5?p+q+r?1, 0<p<1, 0<q<1, and 0<r<1.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode (11) containing a positive electrode active material capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; a negative electrode (12); and a non-aqueous electrolyte (14). The positive electrode active material contains LibFePO4, where 0?b<1, and a lithium-containing metal oxide represented by the general formula LixNiyMnzMaO2, where M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Na, K, B, F, Mg, Al, Ti, Co, Cr, V, Fe, Cu, Zn, Nb, Mo, Zr, Sn, and W, and where x, y, z, and a satisfy the following conditions 1<x<1.3, 0<y?1, 0<z?1, y<z, and 0?a.

Abstract: An image formation device includes an image formation unit, a paper feed unit, a paper discharge unit and a guide unit. The image formation unit prints an image on a recording paper conveyed along an image formation path. The paper feed unit feeds the recording paper to the image formation unit along a paper feed path. The paper discharge unit discharges the recording paper along a paper discharge path. The guide unit is disposed adjacent to a branching point where the paper feed path and the paper discharge path diverge. The guide unit includes a first guide portion and second guide portion. The first guide portion is disposed above the paper feed path and below the paper discharge path and guides the recording paper along the paper feed path and the paper discharge path. The second guide portion is disposed above the paper discharge path and guides the recording paper along the paper discharge path. The first guide portion and the second guide portion are formed integrally.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes: a positive electrode comprising a positive electrode active material capable of intercalating and deintercalating lithium ions; a negative electrode; and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material contains LibFePO4, where 0?b<1, and a layered lithium-containing metal oxide represented by the general formula LixCoyMzO2, where M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Na, K, B, F, Mg, Al, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Nb, Mo, Zr, Sn, and W, and where x, y, and z satisfy the conditions 1?x<1.3, 0<y?1, and 0?z<1.

Abstract: Obtained is an image generating apparatus capable of suppressing increase in the number of components and inhibiting a rotating member from slipping off an apparatus body by an abrupt external impact or vibration in a nonprinting state including a state in transportation. This sublimating printer (image generating apparatus) includes a printer body including a chassis having an engaging portion and a rotating member, provided inside the chassis, integrally including rotating shafts on both ends thereof while also integrally including a protrusion engaging with the engaging portion of the chassis in a printing standby state (nonprinting state).

Abstract: An image formation device includes an image formation unit and a paper feed mechanism. The image formation unit is configured to print an image on a recording paper. The paper feed mechanism includes a feed roller, a press roller, cylindrical press rings and press roller bearings. The feed roller is configured to impart conveyance force to the recording paper. The feed roller has grip portions being configured to contact the recording paper. The press roller is disposed across from the feed roller. The press roller is configured to press the recording paper against the feed roller. A paper feed path through which the recording paper is fed to the image formation unit is formed between the feed roller and the press roller. The cylindrical press rings are attached to the press roller at locations adjacent to ends of the press roller. The press roller bearings support the press roller and bias the press roller toward the feed roller via the press rings.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode containing a negative electrode active material, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode active material includes a lithium-nickel-manganese composite oxide having a hexagonal layered rock-salt structure that belongs to the space group R-3m, and contains lithium in 3b sites that contain transition metals. The lithium-nickel-manganese composite oxide is represented by the molecular formula Li[LixNiyMnz]O2-a where: 0<x <0.4, 0.12<y<0.5, 0.3<z<0.62, 0?a<0.5; and the variables x, y, and z satisfy the expressions x>(1?2y)/3, ¼?y/z?1.0, and x+y+z=1.0. The balance between input power and output power and power characteristics are improved, and the initial charge-discharge efficiency and discharge capacity are enhanced.

Abstract: A first insulating film is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A second insulating film made of insulating metal nitride is formed on the first insulating film. A recess is formed through the second insulating film and reaches a position deeper than an upper surface of the first insulating film. A conductive member is buried in the recess. A semiconductor device is provided whose interlayer insulating film can be worked easily even if it is made to have a low dielectric constant.

Abstract: In order to provide a customer information control system that allows a manufacturer fabricating network home appliances to perform accurate management of customer information, usage function information, and the like in the usage of a network home appliance, the customer management system according to the present invention is constructed from a management apparatus 210 and a network home appliance 200 connected to each other via the Internet 110. The network home appliance 200 comprises: an IC card reading unit 201 operable to read customer information recorded in an IC card; a transmission record preparing unit 202 operable to prepare a transmission record; a transmission record transmitting unit 203 operable to transmit the transmission record to the management apparatus 210; and a merchandise manufacturing number recording unit 204.

Abstract: The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery of the present invention uses, as the positive electrode active material, a mixture of a lithium-containing transition metal oxide LiaNixMnyO2 (wherein a, x, and y respectively satisfy the following relations: 1<a?1.5; 0.5?x+y?1; 0<x<1; and 0<y<1) containing nickel and manganese as transition metals and having the layered rock-salt type crystal structure of a hexagonal system belonging to space group R-3 m and a lithium manganese oxide Li(1+b) Mn(2?b)O4 (wherein b satisfies 0?b?0.33) having the spinel structure.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery uses as its positive electrode active material a mixture of a first lithium-containing transition metal oxide containing nickel and manganese as transition metals and having a crystal structure belonging to the space group R3m and a second lithium-containing transition metal oxide containing nickel, cobalt, and manganese as transition metals and having a crystal structure belonging to the space group R3m, or a mixture of the first lithium-containing transition metal oxide and a lithium cobalt oxide. The first lithium-containing transition metal oxide is LiaNixMnyO2 wherein 1?a?1.5, 0.5?x+y?1, 0<x<1, and 0<y<1. The second lithium-containing transition metal oxide is LibNipMnqCorO2 wherein 1?b?1.5, 0.5?p+q+r?1, 0<p<1, 0<q<1, and 0<r<1.

Abstract: An electronic equipment is provided with a holding portion having a longitudinal plate shape disposed on a front surface of an apparatus main body and is movable between a first position to cover the front surface and a second position to expose the front surface to an open air; an operation panel having a longitudinal shape; and a holding mechanism for holding the operation panel detachably with respect to the holding portion. The holding mechanism has a locking device disposed on the holding portion and an engaging device disposed on a back surface of the operation panel. The locking device includes a pair of lock portions disposed on the holding portion at both sides portions in a longitudinal direction of the holding portion. The engaging device includes a pair of engagement portions disposed on the operational panel at both side portions in a longitudinal direction of the operation panel.

Abstract: An electronic equipment (S1) is provided with: a holding portion (2) having a longitudinal plate shape, which is disposed on a front surface of an apparatus main body of the electronic equipment and is movable between a first position to cover the front surface and a second position to expose the front surface to an open air; an operation panel (1) having a longitudinal shape; and a holding mechanism (3, 6) for holding the operation panel detachably with respect to the holding portion. The holding mechanism has a locking device (3) disposed on the holding portion and an engaging device (6) disposed on a back surface of the operation panel. The locking device includes a pair of lock portions disposed on the holding portion at both sides portions in a longitudinal direction of the holding portion. The engaging device includes a pair of engagement portions disposed on the operational panel at both side portions in a longitudinal direction of the operation panel.

Abstract: An electronic equipment is provided with a holding portion having a longitudinal plate shape disposed on a front surface of an apparatus main body and is movable between a first position to cover the front surface and a second position to expose the front surface to an open air; an operation panel having a longitudinal shape; and a holding mechanism for holding the operation panel detachably with respect to the holding portion. The holding mechanism has a locking device disposed on the holding portion and an engaging device disposed on a back surface of the operation panel. The locking device includes a pair of lock portions disposed on the holding portion at both sides portions in a longitudinal direction of the holding portion. The engaging device includes a pair of engagement portions disposed on the operational panel at both side portions in a longitudinal direction of the operation panel.

Abstract: Guide posts that guide the elevating motion of a slide also serves as the guide means for the elevating motion of a bolster. A bolster elevation drive means consists of a hydraulic cylinder. The top of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to the bottom of the bolster. For maintenance and inspection of the dies, the bolster is lowered to open a space between the upper die and the lower die. During operation of the press, the bolster is supported by hydraulic pressure trapped in the hydraulic cylinder.