Abstract: Disclosed is a home gateway apparatus having an in-home telephone network switching function, and an embodiment method thereof. The home gateway apparatus offers high-speed access to an access network using xDSL (“x” variety of Digital Subscriber Line) protocols such as ADSL or VDSL and an in-home network using VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) functions and a variety of protocols, and has xDSL and VoIP interfaces with PSTN (Public Switching Telephone Network) and VoIP functions that enable easy installation and application in different in-home telephone network environments. Using this, in-home VoIP/POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) networks and high-speed HomePNA networks can be freely constructed through a single home gateway, bypassing the existing two-wire or four-wire in-home telephone lines.

Abstract: A detecting electrode comprises a first cermet electrode layer formed directly on a solid electrolyte layer and a second cermet electrode layer formed on the first cermet electrode layer. A ratio between an alloy of Pt—Rh and ZrO2 in the first cermet electrode layer ranges from 20:80 to 50:50 by volume ratio. On the other hand, a ratio between an alloy of Pt—Rh and ZrO2 in the second cermet electrode layer ranges from 60:40 to 50:50 by volume ratio.

Abstract: A detecting electrode comprises a first cermet electrode layer formed directly on a solid electrolyte layer and a second cermet electrode layer formed on the first cermet electrode layer. The ratio between Pt and Rh in the first cermet electrode layer ranges from 100:0 to 25:75 by weight. The ratio between Pt and Rh in the second cermet electrode layer ranges from 25:75 to 0:100 by weight.

Abstract: A gas sensor 10 includes a sensor element 1 having a specific function, and a housing 5 containing the sensor element 1 therein and including a specific thread section 2 and a sealing surface 4 which forms a sealing section 3 together with an installation section at a position deeper than the thread section 2 in a direction in which the sensor element 1 is inserted. Release torque at 850° C. (1123 K) in the case where the housing is screwed into the installation section is 9 N·m or more, and an estimated value X1 of a gap formed between the sealing surface 4 and the installation section at 850° C. (1123 K) calculated according to a specific equation is 31 &mgr;m or less.

Abstract: An adjustable head mounted display apparatus includes an outer casing, an image display unit disposed in the outer casing for generating an image, and a reflection unit adjustably disposed to each side of the image display unit with a predetermined distance therebetween so as to reflect the image generated from the image display unit. The apparatus also includes a lens unit, which is disposed in front of the reflection unit to be adjustable with regard to a distance from the reflection unit, for magnifying the image reflected from the reflection unit, and an optical distance adjust means for adjusting a distance between the image display unit and the reflection unit and between the image display unit and the lens unit.

Abstract: A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is provided. The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can be worn and carried on the shoulder, so that an activity for diagnosing a health condition of animals on the farm or open field can be put more simply and swiftly into practice. The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an ultrasonic diagnoser and a shoulder-wear member combined with the ultrasonic diagnoser so that the ultrasonic diagnoser can be put on the shoulder.

Abstract: An integrated circuit memory device includes a memory cell block including a memory cell array which has a plurality of odd and even numbered subword lines extending therethrough. A first decoder is disposed at a top side of the memory cell block, which receives a first row address and generate a plurality of first control signals in response thereto. A second decoder is disposed at a bottom side of the memory cell block, which receives the first row address and generate a plurality of second control signals in response thereto. A row decoder receives a second row address and generates a word line signal in response thereto.

Abstract: An integrated circuit memory device includes a memory cell array including a plurality of odd and even numbered subword lines extending therethrough. A predecoder receives a row address and generates a plurality of predecoding signals in response thereto, and a row decoder receives the row address and generates a word line signal in response thereto. A first driver block includes a first plurality of word line drive circuits adjacent the memory cell array wherein each of the word line drive circuits of the first plurality is connected to a respective odd numbered subword line of the memory cell array. A first plurality of subword line drive circuits drive the respective odd numbered subword lines responsive to odd numbered predecoding signals and the word line signal.

Abstract: A light amount controlling apparatus includes a light source for producing light and a light source driver for driving the light source. A zoom lens unit includes a zoom lens for varying an angle of projection of the light, and a zoom lens position detector detects a position of the zoom lens. A memory stores control data corresponding to the position of the zoom lens and a memory controller reads the control data from the memory according to a detected value of the zoom lens position of the zoom lens position detector. A controller controls the light source driver to vary an amount of light projected from the light source in accordance with the control data output from the memory controller.