Abstract: A bicycle information processing apparatus comprises a memory for storing information related to the bicycle; an information processing unit that accesses the memory and processes information stored in the memory; and a power supply sensor that detects an ability of a power supply to supply power so that the memory may be accessed without damaging information stored therein.

Abstract: A bicycle power supply apparatus comprises a battery unit; a bicycle condition detecting unit that detects when a bicycle is in a selected condition that ordinarily does not require drawing current from the battery unit for powering a current drawing element; and a current drawing unit that causes current to be drawn from the battery unit when the bicycle condition detecting unit detects the selected condition.

Abstract: A bicycle power supply apparatus comprises a battery unit for storing power from a power supply and for supplying power to electrical components; a power switch operatively coupled to the battery unit for selectively switching power from the battery unit to the electrical components; and a switch control unit that receives power from the power supply and controls the power switch according to the power received from the power supply.

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device includes a plurality of two-dimensionally arranged photo diodes and a plurality of microlenses having substantially hemispherical shapes which cover the respective photo diodes. The microlens has a multilayer structure including at least a transparent resin upper layer which forms at least a portion of the substantially hemispherical shape, and a colored lower layer provided on a portion of the transparent resin upper layer which is located above the photo diode, with an interface between the colored lower layer and the transparent resin upper layer having a shape conforming to a surface of the photo diode.

Abstract: By analyzing the causative gene of tt19 mutants and elucidating the nature of the mutants, the present inventors found a novel gene as the causative gene and gave it the name TRANSPARENT TESTA (TT19) gene. The inventors cloned this gene and analyzed its DNA nucleotide sequence as well as the protein encoded by its DNA. The inventors also provided a transformed plant utilizing the nature of the identified causative gene.

Abstract: A device is provided for preventing high voltage from acting on a load driven by a bicycle dynamo. The device comprises a sensor circuit and a control circuit. The sensor circuit senses an operating signal derived from the dynamo, wherein the operating signal corresponds to a voltage generated by the dynamo. The sensor circuit also provides a control signal when the operating signal passes a threshold value. The control circuit is operatively coupled to the sensor circuit and is adapted to be coupled between the dynamo and the load to control the current delivered to the load in response to the control signal.

Abstract: A simplified method is provided for controlling a motor of a bicycle component, especially a power assisting apparatus for a derailleur or a suspension. The method of controlling a motor of a bicycle assembly, basically comprising the steps of supplying current to the motor to move a bicycle component between a first position and a second position, and monitoring current flow to the motor during movement of the bicycle component. Then, stopping flow of current to the motor upon detection of an overcurrent to the motor due to the bicycle component reaching one of the first and second positions after being driven from the other of the first and second positions.

Abstract: The measuring system measures a respiratory waveform by the costal respiratory measuring unit and the abdominal respiratory measuring unit. Each measuring unit includes the sensing unit for detecting volume change of the measurement part, and the fixing unit for arranging the sensing unit to the measurement part. The sensing unit detects volume change of the measurement part with the pressure change given by the fixing unit and the measurement part. The control unit controls measurement and receives output from the measuring unit. The respiratory waveform of chest respiration and abdominal respiration is independently acquirable from the above composition. The acquired respiratory waveform is analyzed in the analyzing unit, and is referred to the respiratory function database, and the medical view is acquired for the subject's respiratory function.

Abstract: A rotation direction detection apparatus is configured to detect the direction of rotation of a pulley that is rotatably mounted to a chain guide, and includes a rotation sensor, a detection element and a shielding mechanism. The rotation sensor is fixed to the chain guide. The detection element is mounted to the pulley such that it can be detected by the rotation sensor. The shielding mechanism has a shielding arm that is mounted to move between a shielding position where the rotation sensor cannot detect the detection element and a detection position where the rotation sensor can detect the detection element. The shielding mechanism has a linking member that moves the shielding arm in tandem with the rotation of the pulley in first or second rotational directions. The shielding mechanism has a positioning protrusion that positions the shielding arm at either the shielding position or the detection position.

Abstract: A bicycle electrical control apparatus comprises a first control unit that provides first electrical signals; a second control unit that provides second electrical signals; and an electrical connecting cord having a first end coupled to the first control unit and a second end coupled to the second control unit for communicating the first electrical signals from the first control unit to the second control unit. A first connecting terminal is fastened to one of the first and second ends of the electrical connecting cord, a second connecting terminal is disposed on one of the first and second control units, and the first connecting terminal is detachably connected to the second connecting terminal.

Abstract: A bicycle power supply comprises first and second storage elements structured to receive power arising from an AC power supply for supplying power to first and second electrical components, respectively. A power inhibiting unit may be provided for preventing power from being communicated from the first storage element to the second electrical component and/or for preventing power from being communicated from the second storage element to the first electrical component.

Abstract: A bicycle control apparatus includes a bicycle component control unit having one of a control transmitter and a control receiver; a computer control unit having the other one of the control transmitter and the control receiver; and a transmission path coupled to the bicycle component control unit and to the computer control unit. The control transmitter communicates both power and data to the control receiver over the transmission path.

Abstract: A device is provided for preventing high voltage from acting on a load driven by a bicycle dynamo. The device comprises a sensor circuit and a control circuit. The sensor circuit senses an operating signal derived from the dynamo, wherein the operating signal corresponds to a voltage generated by the dynamo. The sensor circuit also provides a control signal when the operating signal passes a threshold value. The control circuit is operatively coupled to the sensor circuit and is adapted to be coupled between the dynamo and the load to control the current delivered to the load in response to the control signal.

Abstract: A charging apparatus comprises a rectifying circuit for rectifying the alternating current from the bicycle dynamo; a full-wave charging element operatively coupled to the rectifying circuit for charging during both positive and negative half-cycles of the bicycle dynamo; a first half-wave charging element operatively coupled to the rectifying circuit in parallel with the full-wave charging element, wherein the first half-wave charging element charges during positive half-cycles of said dynamo; and a second half-wave charging element operatively coupled to the rectifying circuit in parallel with the full-wave charging element, wherein the second half-wave charging element charges during negative half-cycles of the dynamo.

Abstract: A bicycle control device is provided that uses power from a rotating member to assist the operation of a bicycle mechanism, wherein the control device includes an input member that requests assistance of the rotating member and an output member that is assisted by the rotating member, and wherein the input member electrically moves from a first position to a second position and then to a third position. A method of operating the control device comprises the steps of providing an input signal for moving the input member from the first position to the second position and then to the third position; sensing a position of the input member with an input position sensor; and determining whether the input position sensor indicates the input member is in the third position.

Abstract: A control apparatus is provided for a bicycle shift control device that uses power from a rotating member to assist the operation of a bicycle transmission, wherein the shift control device includes an input transmission member that requests assistance of the rotating member and an output transmission member that is assisted by the rotating member. The control apparatus comprises an input transmission member drive member that moves at least to a neutral position, to an upshift position and to a downshift position; an input drive member position sensor operatively coupled to the input transmission member drive member; and a motor operatively coupled to the input transmission member drive member. A control unit is operatively coupled to the input drive member position sensor and to the motor to move the input transmission member drive member to at least one of the neutral position, the upshift position and the downshift position.

Abstract: A bicycle display apparatus comprises a display device adapted to be mounted to the bicycle, wherein the display device displays various types of information to a rider; a light sensor; and a display control element operatively coupled to the display device and to the light sensor for controlling the display device in accordance with signals from the light sensor. An apparatus provided for shifting a bicycle transmission having a plurality of gear positions comprises a running condition detector that detects a running condition of the bicycle; a light sensor; and a gearshift control element operatively coupled to the running condition detector and to the light sensor and providing a control signal for controlling the bicycle transmission in accordance with signals from the light sensor.

Abstract: A bicycle signal processing device includes a first bicycle signal processing element that generates a first signal having a first impedance, an external output terminal having an exposed output contact surface, and an impedance converting circuit coupled between the first bicycle signal processing element and the external output terminal for converting the first signal to a second signal having a second impedance at the external output terminal.

Abstract: A bicycle control apparatus includes a bicycle component control unit having one of a control transmitter and a control receiver; a computer control unit having the other one of the control transmitter and the control receiver; and a transmission path coupled to the bicycle component control unit and to the computer control unit. The control transmitter communicates both power and data to the control receiver over the transmission path.

Abstract: A hologram forming layer, transparent evaporated layer, colored layer, adhesion anchor layer, and adhesive layer are sequentially laminated on the under surface of a base member. The laminated body is used as a seal by the presence of the adhesive layer. It is preferable for the base member to have adequate rigidity (flexibility, tensile strength) and surface flatness. The hologram forming layer has a relief type hologram image. The transparent evaporated layer is a multi-layered ceramic layer constructed by alternately laminating high-refractive index layers and low-refractive index layers and the thickness thereof is preferably set to 1 &mgr;m or less. In the transparent evaporated layer, the color of visible light in predetermined wavelength range is changed according to the viewing angle when it is transmitted therethrough or reflected therefrom.