Abstract: An electrode substrate for a reflection type liquid crystal display device, which includes a substrate, and a light scattering film formed on the substrate and including a transparent matrix resin and scattering particles made of a resin. The light scattering film is formed from a coating liquid containing the transparent matrix resin and a resin for forming the scattering particles, which has a different refractive index from that of the matrix resin, both mixed in a solvent. The scattering particles are dispersed in the transparent matrix resin as a result of a phase separation due to the low compatibility between these resins as the solvent is evaporated from the coating liquid. The size and dispersed state of the scattering particles are at least two-dimensionally randomized as viewed from the front of the light scattering film.

Abstract: A contactless apparatus for detecting voltage and current statuses on conductors of electrical equipment in an electric power system. The apparatus detects whether the conductors are in a voltage mode or a current mode by detecting vibrations of the conductors from a distance. The apparatus irradiates a laser beam on the conductors, detects the vibration, and provides result to an output unit such as a display. In addition, a vibration is forcefully produced on the conductors upon irradiating an electromagnetic wave of selected frequency by an electromagnetic wave generator of the apparatus.

Abstract: A mechanism for selecting a processing mode for a bicycle computer includes a mounting member adapted to be mounted on a first bicycle component; a first signal sensor retained to the mounting member; a second signal sensor retained to the mounting member; and a first signal provider for providing a first signal and arranged to be disposed in a predetermined plurality of positions relative to the first signal sensor and the second signal sensor. The algorithm used to control the desired component may be selected based on whether the first signal is sensed by the first signal sensor and/or the second signal sensor.

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 reaches one of the first and second positions after being driven from the other of the first and second positions.

Abstract: A bicycle power supply circuit is provided whereby an AC voltage from an AC generator mounted on a bicycle is converted to a DC voltage, and the converted DC voltage is provided to an electrical component on the bicycle. The bicycle power supply circuit includes a first input terminal for connecting to a first AC generator output terminal of the AC generator, a second input terminal for connecting to a second AC generator output terminal of the AC generator, a first output terminal for connecting to the electrical component, and a second output terminal for connecting to the electrical component. A full-wave voltage rectifier circuit converts AC voltage presented at the first and second input terminals into a DC voltage, and a storage device is coupled to the voltage rectifier, wherein the storage device has a positive voltage terminal and a negative voltage terminal.

Abstract: A motor drive apparatus for a bicycle transmission includes a support; an interface member for coupling to a transmission actuating member that exerts a first force having a first force component in a first direction, wherein the interface member is mounted to the support for rotation around a rotational axis; a motor for coupling to the interface member; and a biasing mechanism for exerting a second force on the interface member having a second force component in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A photovoltaic element, a light shielding portion, a planarized layer, a color filter, another planarized layer and an undercoat layer are formed successively on a semiconductor substrate, followed by forming resin lenses. The undercoat layer positioned between adjacent resin lenses is subjected to an etching treatment with the resin lenses used as a resist mask so as to form ditches extending in the X- and Y-directions and other ditches extending in the XY-direction. Further, a transparent resin layer having a predetermined thickness is formed to cover the resin lenses and the ditches, thereby obtaining a solid image-pickup device comprising a micro lens array including a plurality of micro lenses.

Abstract: Hydrates of N-(4-acetyl-1-piperazinyl)-4-fluorobenzamide, which are stable against heat, light, and humidity, are described. The material is easy to handle under ordinary interior humidity conditions. N-(4-acetyl-1-piperazinyl)-4-fluorobenzamide hydrate is useful as a medicament in the treatment of amnesia and senile dementia.

Abstract: An antitheft control apparatus for a bicycle includes a key and an antitheft control circuit. The key includes a key base, an enabling signal transmitter supported to the key base for transmitting a wireless enabling signal, a power signal receiver for receiving an external wireless power signal and a command signal transmitter supported to the key base for transmitting a wireless command signal, wherein the command signal transmitter is powered by the power signals received by the power signal receiver. The antitheft control circuit includes a lock control circuit for providing a lock control signal for at least one of locking and unlocking a bicycle antitheft device, a switch for selectively enabling the lock control circuit to provide the lock control signal, and a sensor for sensing the wireless enabling signal transmitted by the key. The switch is operatively coupled to the sensor for enabling the lock control circuit, in response to the enabling signal, to provide the lock control signal.

Abstract: In a distributor type fuel injection pump and a power transmission pump for transmitting power to the fuel injection pump, when a rotation system member of the injection pump is seized if anything should happen, only an injection pump is damaged to thereby greatly reduce damage to an engine. To this end, an annular groove is provided in a rotor to which power from the engine is transmitted, and the annular groove constitutes a frail portion of the rotor. The annular groove is positioned along the rotor so that all or most of the sliding portions of the rotor are located on a side of the groove opposite to a power supply side. When seizure occurs in the sliding portions of the rotor to prevent rotation, the rotor is twisted off at the annular groove by the power from the engine, so that rotation of a power supply side portion of the rotor is not prevented.

Abstract: An antitheft control circuit for a bicycle includes a lock control circuit for providing a lock control signal for at least one of locking and unlocking a bicycle antitheft device, a normally open switch for selectively enabling the lock control circuit to provide the lock control signal, and a sensor for sensing an externally transmitted enabling signal. The switch is disposed between the lock control circuit and a power source for providing power from the power source to the lock control circuit in response to the enabling signal.

Abstract: An ion detector for use with a mass spectrometer or other instrument and a high-voltage power supply are provided. The detector comprises two dc power sources connected in series at a junction grounded. Each dc power source delivers an output voltage which can be switched between 0 V and a given voltage. The junction between the resistors, or voltage-dividing terminal, is connected with a conversion dynode. The polarity of an ion-accelerating voltage applied to the conversion dynode is switched, depending on whether detected ions are positive or negative. Ions are accelerated and caused to strike the conversion dynode, thus releasing secondary electrons. The secondary electrons are accelerated and detected by a scintillator.

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 .mu.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.

Abstract: Transparent oxynitride glass has transmittance of at least 80%/mm in a wavelength region of 400 to 800 nm, with Si particles or Si alloy particles of not more than 1.0.times.10.sup.9 /cm.sup.3 in number. Glass fiber prepared by drawing this glass can attain strength which is by far superior to that of conventional oxide glass fiber, to be preferably applied to reinforcing fiber.

Abstract: Alfuzosin hydrochloride is stabilized as alfuzosin hydrochloride dihydrate, which is useful for the production of antihypertensive agents or dysuria curing agents.

Abstract: An improved process for producing a macrocyclic ester compound comprises decomposing and cyclizing linear ester compounds, from high to low condensate, to the macrocyclic ester, with the addition of glycol or oligoester compound of which the component is similar as those of said linear ester compounds. By this addition the reaction proceeds easily for a long time, and its efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A field control apparatus for a generator having a field winding comprises a terminal voltage control unit for controlling a field current of the generator in accordance with a difference between a terminal voltage signal of the generator and a reference voltage signal, which control unit has at least one of a line drop compensation function, an under-excitation limitation function, an over-excitation limitation function, a power factor regulation function, an armature winding over-current compensation function and a cross-current compensation function. The field control apparatus includes a detector as a common signal source for detecting active power and reactive power components at an output terminal of the generator and means responsive to the output of the detector for performing scalar operation in accordance with a function of the added compensation/control function described above.