Abstract: A merging apparatus includes a first database in which a plurality of attributes including a key attribute that is set in advance as a key for merging is set and a second database in which one or a plurality of attributes excluding the key attribute is set. Furthermore, the merging apparatus checks an attribute that is set in the first database against an attribute that is set in the second database and extracts a common attribute that is set in common in both the first database and the second database. Then, the merging apparatus merges the first database with the second database by determining whether attribute values classified under the extracted common attribute match.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided with a semiconductor substrate comprising element isolation regions and an element region surrounded by the element isolation regions, a first polysilicon layer formed in the element region of the semiconductor substrate, an element-isolating insulation film formed in the element isolation region of the semiconductor substrate, a second polysilicon layer formed on the element-isolating insulation film, a first silicide layer formed on the first polysilicon layer. And the device further comprising a second silicide layer formed on the second polysilicon layer and being thicker than the first silicide layer.

Abstract: Providing an accelerating device capable of safely and efficiently accelerating an aircraft even if the aircraft is a high-speed and heavyweight one. The accelerating device has a support base for supporting an aircraft so that it does not go backward or levitate and does not pitch; a guide way placed along a predetermined route; guide means for guiding the support base along the guide way; and drive means for driving the support base along the guide way.

Abstract: An element isolation region for electrically isolating an element region where an element is to be formed is formed in a semiconductor substrate. A gate insulating film is formed on the semiconductor substrate in the element region. A gate electrode is formed on the gate insulating film. Source/drain regions are formed to be separated from each other in a surface region of the semiconductor substrate. The source/drain regions sandwich a channel region formed below the gate insulating film. Gate sidewall films are formed on the two side surfaces of the gate electrode. Silicide films are formed on the source/drain regions so as to be separated from the element isolation region.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball having a core and a cover of at least one layer that is formed over the core and is made of a resin composition. The ball has a weight change ratio, in a 72-hour accelerated moisture absorption test conducted at a temperature of 40° C. and a relative humidity of 90%, of less than 0.287%. By using in the golf ball a polyurethane having a good resistance to water vapor transmission, the weight change ratio and decrease in initial velocity with use over an extended period of time are held to a minimum, enabling the ball quality to be maintained.

Abstract: In a golf ball having a core, a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, and a layer of paint applied to a surface of an outermost layer of the cover, the outermost cover layer and/or the paint layer is colored with a fluorescent pigment, the core or at least one layer of an intermediate spherical body made up of the tore encased by one or more cover layer is colored similar to the color of the fluorescent pigment-colored layer, and the ball itself has a specific color difference ?E with the color of the core or the intermediate spherical body. The colored golf ball is endowed with an excellent spin performance and durability, an appearance characterized by outstanding visibility, stylishness and elegance, and an excellent weather resistance.

Abstract: In a colored golf ball having a core, a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, and a layer of paint applied to a surface of an outermost layer of the cover, the outermost cover layer and/or the paint layer is colored with a fluorescent dye, and the golf ball itself has a color tone which satisfies specific ranges in the Lab color system. The ball is endowed with an excellent spin performance and durability, an appearance characterized by outstanding visibility, stylishness and elegance, and an excellent weather resistance.

Abstract: In a colored golf ball having a core, a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, and a layer of paint applied to a surface of an outermost layer of the cover, the outermost cover layer and/or the paint layer is colored with a fluorescent dye and titanium oxide, and the golf ball itself has a color tone which satisfies specific ranges in the Lab color system. The ball is endowed with an excellent spin performance and durability, an appearance characterized by outstanding visibility, stylishness and elegance, and an excellent weather resistance.

Abstract: In a golf ball composed of a core, a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, and a coat of paint applied to a surface of an outermost layer of the cover, the outermost layer of the cover or the coat of paint is colored with a fluorescent pigment. The ball has a color tone, at a measurement area diameter of 5 mm in a method of measuring the color of a reflecting object according to JIS Z-8722, which satisfies specific conditions in the Lab color system. The ball is endowed with an excellent spin performance and durability, an appearance characterized by outstanding visibility, stylishness and luxury, and an excellent weather resistance.

Abstract: The invention provides a golf ball having a core, a cover of at least one layer encasing the core, and a layer of paint applied to a surface of an outermost layer of the cover. At least one layer from among the outermost cover layer and the paint layer is a colored layer containing a base polymer, a pigment and a lubricant. The ball has a color tone, at a measurement area diameter of 5 mm in a method of measuring the color of a reflecting object according to JIS Z-8722, which, expressed in the Lab color system, satisfies the conditions 30?L, ?40?a?60, and ?20?b?60. The colored golf ball of the invention has an excellent spin performance and durability, an appearance characterized by outstanding visibility, stylishness and luxury, and an excellent weather resistance and paint film adhesion.

Abstract: A sharpening device operable to maintain a stable angle of a cutting edge during sharpening is disclosed. A sharpening member reciprocates parallel to a first direction. The sharpening member comprises a sharpening surface comprising at least one groove along the first direction. Reciprocation can reduce a presence of a sharpening residue on the sharpening surface while maintaining a stable sharpening angle of a cutting edge.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a key management apparatus comprises a decrypting module configured to read a first media unique key and an encrypted content key corresponding to a selected content from a first information storage medium and to decrypt the encrypted content key with the first media unique key in order to obtain a content key in a plain version, an encryption module configured to read a second media unique key from a second information storage medium and to encrypt the content key in the plain version with the second media unique key in order to obtain an encrypted content key for the second medium, and a write module configured to write the encrypted content key for the second medium to a user data area of the second medium.

Abstract: In a cut off apparatus, torque necessary for cutting band-like paper is properly distributed to both of the preceding motor and the following motor, thereby making it possible to accurately cut the band-like paper. Specifically, when the band-like paper is cut, the preceding knife and the following knife are given a specified amount of torque in the direction in which the preceding knife and the following knife are pressed against each other, by means of the preceding knife driving motor and the following knife driving motor.

Abstract: Torque necessary for cutting band-like paper is properly distributed to both of the preceding motor and the following motor, thereby making it possible to accurately cut the band-like paper.

Abstract: Torque necessary for cutting band-like paper is properly distributed to both of the preceding motor and the following motor, thereby making it possible to accurately cut the band-like paper.

Abstract: The present invention realizes an impedance control for avoiding the extinction of a plasma caused due to a sudden change in a load impedance, which may occur immediately after the plasma is generated. A film-forming apparatus of the present invention includes a power supply; a matching circuit; an electrode configured to receive electric power from the power supply through the matching circuit, and to generate a plasma inside a film forming chamber for accommodating a film forming target based on the electric power; and a control section configured to control an impedance of the matching circuit. The control section keeps the impedance of the matching circuit constant during a first period starting at a first time t1 when the power supply starts to supply the electric power to the electrode, and controls the impedance of the matching circuit based on a reflected-wave power from the electrode for a second period starting at a second time t2 when the first period ends.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises static random access memory (SRAM) cells formed in a semiconductor substrate, first deep trenches isolating each boundary of an n-well and a p-well of the SRAM cells, second deep trenches isolating the SRAM cells into each unit bit cell, and at least one or more contacts taking substance voltage potentials in regions isolated by the first and second deep trenches. Then, the device becomes possible to improve a soft error resistance without increasing the device in size.

Abstract: [PROBLEMS] Providing an accelerating device capable of safely and efficiently accelerating an aircraft even if the aircraft is a high-speed and heavyweight one. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The accelerating device has a support base for supporting an aircraft so that it does not go backward or levitate and does not pitch; a guide way placed along a predetermined route; guide means for guiding the support base along the guide way; and drive means for driving the support base along the guide way.

Abstract: A portable wireless apparatus includes a casing, an antenna and another electronic component. The antenna is contained in an end portion of the casing. The antenna includes a first and second antenna element, an antenna board and a antenna connector. The antenna board has a mounting face on which the first and second antenna elements are mounted. The antenna connector is formed on the antenna board and connects the first antenna element to the second antenna element. A predetermined space is provided between the first and second antenna elements. The other electronic component is disposed so as not to overlap the antenna connector in a direction orthogonal to the mounting face of the antenna board, and at least part of the other electronic component is disposed in the predetermined space.

Abstract: An element isolation region for electrically isolating an element region where an element is to be formed is formed in a semiconductor substrate. A gate insulating film is formed on the semiconductor substrate in the element region. A gate electrode is formed on the gate insulating film. Source/drain regions are formed to be separated from each other in a surface region of the semiconductor substrate. The source/drain regions sandwich a channel region formed below the gate insulating film. Gate sidewall films are formed on the two side surfaces of the gate electrode. Silicide films are formed on the source/drain regions so as to be separated from the element isolation region.