Abstract: A hydrogen cooling apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a binary refrigeration unit including a high-temperature-side refrigerator and a low-temperature-side refrigerator; and a hydrogen-cooling-fluid circulation unit. The binary refrigeration unit cools a hydrogen cooling fluid circulated by the hydrogen-cooling-fluid circulation unit by means of a low-temperature-side evaporator of the low-temperature-side refrigerator.

Abstract: A part of a gas-phase mixed refrigerant compressed by a compressor (20) is condensed by a first condenser (21). Then, the mixed refrigerant is separated by a first gas-liquid separator (22) into a gas-phase first fluid portion (I) and a liquid-phase second fluid portion (II) which has been condensed into a liquid phase. A part of the gas-phase first fluid portion (I) is further condensed by a second condenser (23). Then, the first fluid portion is further separated by a second gas-liquid separator (24) into a gas-phase third fluid portion (III) and a liquid-phase fourth fluid portion (IV) which has been condensed into a liquid phase. Thereafter, the gas-phase third fluid portion (III) is condensed and then expanded.

Abstract: A part of a gas-phase mixed refrigerant compressed by a compressor (20) is condensed by a first condenser (21). Then, the mixed refrigerant is separated by a first gas-liquid separator (22) into a gas-phase first fluid portion (I) and a liquid-phase second fluid portion (II) which has been condensed into a liquid phase. A part of the gas-phase first fluid portion (I) is further condensed by a second condenser (23). Then, the first fluid portion is further separated by a second gas-liquid separator (24) into a gas-phase third fluid portion (III) and a liquid-phase fourth fluid portion (IV) which has been condensed into a liquid phase. Thereafter, the gas-phase third fluid portion (III) is condensed and then expanded.

Abstract: Chiller apparatus performs temperature-control operation without placing excessive load on an electric compressor even when temperature difference between set and work temperatures are small; little temperature difference between refrigerant intake side and refrigerant discharge side of an evaporator in freezing-cycle, at time of temperature-control setting with small temperature difference between set and work temperatures; PCB2 performs PID operation on refrigerant detection temperature by sensor near the side of refrigerant inflow of a heating apparatus in a refrigerant-cycle; a PCB1 performs serial communication of a drive control signal for an inverter generated based on a result, and controls the compressor rotational speed according to work temperature within range.

Abstract: Chiller apparatus performs temperature-control operation without placing excessive load on an electric compressor even when temperature difference between set and work temperatures are small; little temperature difference between refrigerant intake side and refrigerant discharge side of an evaporator in freezing-cycle, at time of temperature-control setting with small temperature difference between set and work temperatures; PCB2 performs PID operation on refrigerant detection temperature by sensor near the side of refrigerant inflow of a heating apparatus in a refrigerant-cycle; a PCB1 performs serial communication of a drive control signal for an inverter generated based on a result, and controls the compressor rotational speed according to work temperature within range.

Abstract: A battery power source device including a plurality of rechargeable batteries (1) having a laminated sheet as an outer case, and having extended positive and negative electrode leads of a metal foil is provided. A circuit board (3) and a plurality of rechargeable batteries are positioned in a pack case (2), a soldering land (21) is formed in the extending direction of the positive and negative electrode leads (11) and (12) of the rechargeable batteries, and a circuit pattern formed on the circuit board allows the circuit board and the rechargeable batteries to be connected without applying force in the bending or distortional direction to the positive and negative electrode leads of a foil.

Abstract: A battery power source device including a plurality of rechargeable batteries (1) having a laminated sheet as an outer case, and having extended positive and negative electrode leads of a metal foil is provided. A circuit board (3) and a plurality of rechargeable batteries are positioned in a pack case (2), a soldering land (21) is formed in the extending direction of the positive and negative electrode leads (11) and (12) of the rechargeable batteries, and a circuit pattern formed on the circuit board allows the circuit board and the rechargeable batteries to be connected without applying force in the bending or distortional direction to the positive and negative electrode leads of a foil.

Abstract: An object is to provide a system for issuing and utilizing a ticket with which a passenger, using an IC card, can purchase a ticket and pass through a ticket gate, the structure being a non-contact terminal memories the non-contact signal transmitted from a ticket-selling machine and involving the permitted-section information corresponding to the section the passenger is aboard the train, and exchanges the permitted section information between the non-contact terminal and the ticket gate.

Abstract: In a financial transaction data processing system, plural host computers maintained by banks and containing bank account information are interconnected by a communications network, and plural automated teller machines are connectable to the plural host computers. Portable data carriers are provided each containing a non-volatile memory for storing money balances. Also, at a wholesaler location or the like, a terminal device connectable to at least one of the host computers is provided. The portable data carriers are insertable into the automated teller machines to transfer money from a bank account to the portable data carrier inserted in the automated teller machine. Also, the portable data carriers are insertable into the terminal device to transfer money from the inserted portable data carrier to a memory of the terminal device.

Abstract: Liquid crystal is encapsulated between two transparent substrates 16, 17. Pixel electrodes 13 are formed on the inner surface of the transparent substrate 17 in the form of a matrix while a common electrode 12 is formed on the inner surface of the transparent substrate 16. Each pixel electrode 13 is divided into subpixel electrodes 13.sub.1, 13.sub.2. The subpixel electrode 13.sub.1 is connected to the drain of a thin film transistor 21 formed adjacent the subpixel electrode to apply driving voltage to the electrode. The subpixel electrode 13.sub.2 is supplied with capacitance-divided driving voltage through a capacitor comprising the electrode 13.sub.1, and a control capacitor 15 connected thereto with an insulation layer 14 interposed therebetween. Each of the subpixel electrodes 13.sub.1, 13.sub.2 are divided into two domains on which are formed alignment layers 41a, 41b, 42a, 42b, in opposition to alignment layers 43a, 43b, 44a, 44b formed on the common electrode 12.

Abstract: Proposed is a polyvinyl alcohol molding resin composition exhibiting excellent workability in the molding procedure by extrusion and injection and capable of giving molded articles, e.g., films and sheets, having excellent properties in respect of good appearance and excellent resistance against coloration by heating. The molding resin composition comprises a polyvinyl alcohol and a limited amount of an additive ingredient which is an alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of organic sulfonic acid, e.g., sodium and calcium dodecylbenzene sulfonates, a polyoxyethylene ester of phosphoric acid or a combination thereof.

Abstract: In an active matrix structure for liquid crystal display elements which includes pixel electrodes arranged in a matrix form on a glass base plate, thin film transistors having their drains connected to the pixel electrodes, respectively, data lines each connected to sources of the thin film transistors of one column and gate lines connected to gates of the thin film transistors of one row, there are provided in the same plane a light blocking layer disposed opposite each of the thin film transistors across an insulating layer, a storage capacitance electrode disposed partly opposite each of the pixel electrodes across the insulating layer and storage capacitance lines for interconnecting the capacitance electrodes. The light blocking layers, the storage capacitance electrodes and the storage capacitance lines are formed of the same material and at the same time.

Abstract: A thin-film transistor comprises a source electrode and a drain electrode formed in a spaced-apart relation to each other on a substrate, a semiconductor layer formed over the source and drain electrodes, a gate insulating film formed on the semiconductor layer and a gate electrode on the gate insulating film. First and second ohmic contact layers are formed in the entirety of the surface regions of the semiconductor layer which are in contact with the source and drain electrodes.

Abstract: Storm water pumps drain storm water in a pump well. In order to control the storm water pumps, a radar rain gage and ground raingages are set. Measurement data from the radar rain gage and the ground rain gages are supplied to a data processing unit. The data processing unit calibrates rainfall distribution data representing a two-dimensional rainfall distribtuion state obtained by the radar rain gate by the measurement data from the ground rain gages, and forecasts a rainfall in a predetermined time from the present from several sets of the calibrated rainfall distribution data. The data processing unit performs runoff analysis corresponding to characteristics of a drainage basin on the basis of the forecast rainfall to calculate a rainfall flow, thereby forecasting a flow of storm water flowing in the pump well.

Abstract: In projection device light from a point light source unit is reflected by a first reflecting mirror to produce parallel rays, which are applied to a color active matrix liquid crystal display unit. The parallel rays having passed through the liquid crystal display unit are converted by a second reflecting mirror into a bundle of rays of a desired solid angle for projection onto a screen.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprises, a plurality of display electrodes which are selectively energized through on-off control of thin film transistors. In order to reduce the channel length of the thin film transistors to increase operation speed and obtain uniform characteristics each display electrode and an associated transistor source electrode is formed on one of a pair of transparent substrates of the liquid crystal display device, a semiconductor layer is formed between the display electrode and source electrode, a gate insulating film is formed on the semiconductor layer, and a gate electrode is formed on a portion of the gate insulating film between the display electrode and source electrode. Then, ions are implanted into the semiconductor layer with the gate electrode used as a mask, thus rendering portions of the semiconductor layer contiguous to the display electrode and source electrode into ohmic layers.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprises a plurality of display electrodes which are selectively energized through on-off control of thin film transistors. In order to reduce the channel length of the thin film transistors to increase operation speed and obtain uniform characteristics, each display electrode and an associated transistor source electrode is formed on one of a pair of transparent substrates of the liquid crystal display device, a semiconductor layer is formed between the display layer and source electrode, a gate insulating film is formed on the semiconductor electrode, and a gate electrode is formed on a portion of the gate insulating film between the display electrode and source electrode. Then, ions are implanted into the semiconductor layer with the gate electrode used as a mask, thus rendering portions of the semiconductor layer contiguous to the display electrode and source electrode into ohmic layers.

Abstract: The execution of a plurality of information processing functions are dependent on the previous execution of one or more required functions. A display for displaying input information includes a selective display unit for displaying a diagram of the sequential priority relationships between the plurality of functions. Each of the previously executed required functions is indicated on the diagram in the priority order upon which a desired processing function is dependent which reduces the time required for the sequential selection of a required function for execution of the desired processing function.

Abstract: A color liquid crystal display device comprises first and second transparent substrates, and a liquid crystal sealed therebetween. A plurality of display electrodes and thin film transistors each connected to each of the display electrodes are formed on the first transparent substrate. Color filters are formed on the second transparent substrate such that they each face each of the display electrodes. A common electrode is also formed over the entire surface of the second transparent electrode. The gap between adjacent color filters is closed by a metal layer capable of blocking light. These light-blocking layers overlie the common electrode in contact therewith.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal cell is formed with first and second transparent substrates opposing each other and a liquid crystal sealed therebetween. A plurality of display electrodes are formed in a matrix arrangement with rows and columns on the inner surface of said first transparent substrate. Gate bus lines are formed on the first transparent substrate along the respective rows of display electrodes. Source bus lines are formed on the first transparent substrate along the respective columns of display electrodes. Thin-film transistors are formed on the first transparent substrate at the intersections of a gate and source bus lines. The thin-film transistors each have a gate electrode connected to the associated gate bus line, a source electrode connected to the associated source bus line and the drain electrode connected to the corresponding display electrode. A common electrode is formed on the second transparent substrate such that it faces the display electrodes.