Abstract: A portable terminal device of the invention has a first casing that has a first display part and a second casing that has a key operation part. The first casing and the second casing are constructed in such a form as to be rotatable around a hinge portion, which has a second display part. In a state where the terminal device is open, the first display part is visually recognizable by the user, and in a state where the terminal device is closed, the second display part is visually recognizable by the user.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an instruction signal producing apparatus for producing an instruction signal to be outputted to an external appliance in response to at least one start-up key word, comprising: sound inputting means for digitally inputting a sound including a plurality of isolated sound sections temporally isolated from each other; isolated sound section detecting means for detecting the isolated sound sections of the inputted sound; isolated voice judging means for judging whether or not to recognize the isolated sound section as an isolated voice; speech recognition dictionary storing means for storing speech recognition dictionary including start-up key word information on the start-up key word; and speech recognition performing means for performing the speech recognition to judge whether or not the isolated sound section recognized as the isolated voice represents the start-up key word on the basis of the speech recognition dictionary stored in the speech recognition dictionary storing means.

Abstract: A positioning system offers positioning information on the basis of a signal transmitted from a quasi-zenith satellite. Multiple reference stations disposed on the ground receive signals from a plurality of positioning satellites. A communication station corrects the signals the reference stations have received, and transmits them to the quasi-zenith satellite. A positioning information offering apparatus transmits the signal received from the quasi-zenith satellite and a positional information to a positioning apparatus.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer composite particle having superb blending stability even in a W/O emulsion cosmetic, a highly effective ultraviolet protection effect and a good feeling in use. The invention also relates to a method of producing the polymer composite particle and a cosmetic composition containing the polymer composite particle. A preferred polymer composite particle contains a metal oxide coated with a silicone and/or fluorine compound and has an average particle diameter of 1 &mgr;m or less, wherein the polymer composite particle is obtained by polymerizing a crosslinking agent with a vinyl monomer contained in an amount of 25% by weight based on 100% by weight of the sum of total of all the monomers and crosslinking agent and wherein the vinyl monomer has a solubility parameter calculated by the Fedors method of less than about 8.9. A preferred cosmetic composition may contain (A) a microparticle metal oxide having an average primary particle diameter of from 0.001 to 0.

Abstract: At least one antenna is supported on a fixed supporting portion by an oscillating mechanism having rotational degrees of freedom on a X-Y plane, and a drive mechanism such as a drive motor is arranged in the vicinity of the oscillating center axis whereby the elevation angle and the azimuth angle of the antenna can be controlled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for information providing business that enhances a value of an information providing business.

Abstract: A vehicle overall interactive managing method is disclosed. Uplink information transmitted by way of an artificial satellite to a center includes emergency information and periodic information. Downlink information transmitted from the center via the artificial satellite to each vehicle includes audio and image. There is provided at a ground station a movable body overall information management system that is provided with databases storing various types of data and an analysis system. Mandatory automobile inspection information, user information, traffic and road information, safety information, and other types of information are distributed to each of information requiring organizations through this system.

Abstract: At least one antenna is supported on a fixed supporting portion by an oscillating mechanism having rotational degrees of freedom on a X-Y plane, and a drive mechanism such as a drive motor is arranged in the vicinity of the oscillating center axis whereby the elevation angle and the azimuth angle of the antenna can be controlled.

Abstract: A portable terminal device of the invention has a first casing that has a first display part and a second casing that has a key operation part. The first casing and the second casing are constructed in such a form as to be rotatable around a hinge portion, which has a second display part. In a state where the terminal device is open, the first display part is visually recognizable by the user, and in a state where the terminal device is closed, the second display part is visually recognizable by the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a material dispersed with ultraviolet shielding fine particles, characterized by subjecting a starting material liquid mixture comprising particles comprising one or more inorganic substances having shielding abilities against ultraviolet light, one or more silicone dispersants selected from modified silicones and reactive silicones, and a silicone oil to a mill treatment and/or a high-pressure dispersion treatment; and ultraviolet shielding fine particles or a material dispersed therewith, characterized by being produced by the above method. Also, the present invention provides a method of producing a powdery product of ultraviolet shielding fine particles, characterized by drying the material dispersed with ultraviolet shielding fine particles obtainable by the above method.

Abstract: Titanium hydride powder with a maximum particle diameter of substantially 150 &mgr;m or less, the powder with particle diameters of 10 &mgr;m or less being 8% or less by weight, which is produced via step for embrittling a titanium and titanium alloy by hydrogenation, and titanium powder with a maximum particle diameter of which is 150 &mgr;m or less, the powder with particle diameters of 10 &mgr;m or less being 5% or less by weight. In the powder the oxygen content and the chlorine content are reduced, and the flowability and compactibility are excellent. This powder is particularly suitable for a raw material to produce a sintered titanium or titanium alloy product by the powder metallurgy.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ultraviolet shielding composite fine particles having transparency in a visible light region include (a) matrix particles comprising an aggregate of primary particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.001 to 0.3 .mu.m, the aggregate being formed while the primary particles retain their shapes; and (b) daughter particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.001 to 0.1 .mu.m, the daughter particles being dispersed in and supported by the matrix particles. In the composite fine particles, the daughter particles have a smaller band gap energy than the particles constituting the matrix particles and are capable of absorbing ultraviolet light, and the resulting ultraviolet shielding composite fine particles have substantially no catalytic activity.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for discriminating a coal species, discriminating values of coal species/properties are prepared corresponding to coal ranks, a coal to be discriminated is irradiated with near-infrared rays having different wavelengths, and light of near-infrared rays reflected from the coal is received; Aborbances of the coal are acquired, and the coal species/property discriminating value of the coal is discriminated on the basis of the absorbances and a prescribed calibration curve.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ultraviolet shielding composite fine particles having transparency in a visible light region, comprising (a) matrix particles comprising an aggregate of primary particles having an average particles diameter of from 0.001 to 0.3 .mu.m, said aggregate being formed while retaining the shapes of the primary particles; and (b) daughter particles having an average particle diameter of from 0.001 to 0.1 .mu.m, said daughter particles being dispersed in and supported by said matrix particles, wherein said daughter particles have a smaller band gap energy than that of particles constituting said matrix particles, and possess capability of absorbing ultraviolet light. The composite fine particles are produced by preparing a liquid mixture containing a mixture comprising starting materials for matrix particles and for daughter particles; forming droplets from the liquid mixture; and drying the formed droplets and/or pyrolyzing starting materials for pyrolysis therein.