Abstract: A network picture receiving apparatus is a network picture receiving apparatus that is connected to a network 100 and includes: a network I/F 107 as a receiving unit configured to receive an MPEG picture stream from the network 100; a buffer 109 having a predetermined capacity and configured to perform buffering of the MPEG picture stream; a buffer transfer unit 108 configured to transfer the MPEG picture stream received by the network I/F 107 to the buffer 109 by a unit of predetermined reproduction time obtained from the MPEG picture stream; and an MPEG decoder 110 configured to decode the MPEG picture stream buffered in the buffer 109 into an original picture signal.

Abstract: A data transmitting apparatus includes a stream input unit which inputs digital-encoded stream data, a buffer which executes buffering of the inputted stream data, a converting unit which converts information including the stream data on which buffering has been executed by the buffer, into a file according to a capacity of the buffer, and a transmitting unit which transmits the file converted by the converting unit.

Abstract: A scheme for managing nodes connected to a home network according to their physical location is disclosed. A communication device constituting each node is formed by at least one communication unit for carrying out communications through a connected network, having communication ports for connecting nodes through which data are to be exchanged by the nodes, and a configuration information memory unit for storing a configuration information regarding a configuration of the communication device, having a region for dynamically describing a location information regarding a physical location of the communication device.

Abstract: There is provided: an ignition agent composition comprising a base agent containing substantially no lead component, a combustion improver, and an additive, the composition comprising, as a base agent component, one or more materials selected from the group consisting of 5-nitroaminotetrazole and metal 5-nitroaminotetrazolate; and an igniter using the ignition agent composition.

Abstract: An igniting agent composition substantially free of a lead compound, characterized in that it comprises a metal power and one or more selected from the group consisting of nitrate salt, basic nitrate salt, a metal oxide and a basic carbonate salt; and an igniter using the igniting agent composition. The igniting agent composition shows no delay in ignition time and no reduction in igniting capability, as compared to conventional lead-containing composition.

Abstract: A scheme for managing nodes connected to a home network according to their physical location is disclosed. A communication device constituting each node is formed by at least one communication unit for carrying out communications through a connected network, having communication ports for connecting nodes through which data are to be exchanged by the nodes, and a configuration information memory unit for storing a configuration information regarding a configuration of the communication device, having a region for dynamically describing a location information regarding a physical location of the communication device.

Abstract: A scheme for managing nodes connected to a home network according to their physical location is disclosed. A communication device constituting each node is formed by at least one communication unit for carrying out communications through a connected network, having communication ports for connecting nodes through which data are to be exchanged by the nodes, and a configuration information memory unit for storing a configuration information regarding a configuration of the communication device, having a region for dynamically describing a location information regarding a physical location of the communication device.

Abstract: A scheme for managing nodes connected to a home network according to their physical location is disclosed. A communication device constituting each node is formed by at least one communication unit for carrying out communications through a connected network, having communication ports for connecting nodes through which data are to be exchanged by the nodes, and a configuration information memory unit for storing a configuration information regarding a configuration of the communication device, having a region for dynamically describing a location information regarding a physical location of the communication device.

Abstract: A gas generator includes a first cup 10 packed with gas generating agent 14 that generates gas by burning; a second cup E disposed in an inside of the first cup 10 and containing ignition agent; and a holder 9 holding the first cup 10 thereon and also holding a plug B of the second cup E or the second cup thereon. In the gas generator, there is provided a separator 15 which allows the gas generating agent 14 to be confined within the first cup 10 so as to shield the gas generating agent from the second cup E. Further, the separator 15 is so disposed as to cover the second cup E. In addition, seal materials, such as an O-ring 16, is arranged in a moisture inflow path through which moisture or equivalent comes in from outside of the gas generator 18.

Abstract: A scheme for managing nodes connected to a home network according to their physical location is disclosed. A communication device constituting each node is formed by at least one communication unit for carrying out communications through a connected network, having communication ports for connecting nodes through which data are to be exchanged by the nodes, and a configuration information memory unit for storing a configuration information regarding a configuration of the communication device, having a region for dynamically describing a location information regarding a physical location of the communication device.

Abstract: A ferritic stainless steel consisting essentially of, in terms of weight %, not greater than 0.005% of C, not greater than 0.008% of N with the proviso that the sum of C and N is not greater than 0.009%, not greater than 0.45% of Si, not greater than 1% of Mn, 10 to 12.5% of Cr, 0.05 to 0.3% of Nb, 8.times.(C+N) to 0.3% of Ti, and the balance consisting of Fe and unavoidable impurities is produced. A ferritic stainless steel for use in exhaust system equipment for cars, which can be produced at a low finish annealing temperature and is excellent in both formability at an ordinary temperature and in high temperature strength, can be provided.

Abstract: In releasing a film from stacked films and transporting it to a predetermined position, film suction devices hold the film at two opposite peripheral portions. The suction devices are then lifted together with the film so that the lifted portions approach a center of the film. Ends of the lifted portions is grasped by finger portions while the other films are pressured by a pressing mechanism. The film is further lifted to be released from the other films. The film is then transported and accurately put on a predetermined portion.

Abstract: According to a sheet material for eliminating methyl bromide obtained by forming an activated carbon-containing paper, spraying a solution of an amine compound to it or impregnating it with the solution, and drying it, it is accomplished to remove remaining methyl bromide after fumigating agricultural products with methyl bromide, and prevent damage to the agricultural products and emission thereof in the atmosphere, which are on the basis that methyl bromide kept in the agricultural products is gradually released and concentration thereof rises a high level in a container.

Abstract: A BOD analyzer is prepared having a microbe sensor containing an oxygen electrode and a microbe membrane. The microbe membrane is made by immobilizing microorganisms belonging to the genus Klebsiella in the membrane. Specifically, the BOD analyzer has a flow cell equipped with a microbe sensor containing an oxygen electrode and a microbe membrane, and a liquid passage which is connected with an entrance of the flow cell and which is equipped with an outlet. The microbe membrane is made by immobilizing microorganisms belonging to Klebsiella oxytoca 12092 strain in a porous hydrophilic membrane having an average pore size of 0.65-3 .mu.m in diameter by using at least one gelating agent selected from alginic acid or salts thereof, agar, gellan gum, xathane gum, gelatine, carageenan, locust bean gum, methylcellulose, pectin, or pullulan. The BOD analyzer can be used for batch or continuous BOD analysis and enables carrying out BOD analysis in a short period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a BOD analyzer comprising a microbe sensor containing an oxygen electrode and a microbe membrane. The microbe membrane is made by immobilizing microorganisms belonging to the genus Klebsiella in membrane. Specifically, the present invention relates to a BOD analyzer comprising flow cell equipped with a microbe sensor containing an oxygen electrode and a microbe membrane; and a liquid passage which is connected with the entrance of the flow cell and which is equipped with an outlet. The microbe membrane is made by immobilizing microorganisms belonging to Klebsiella oxytoca 12092 strain in a porous hydrophilic membrane having an average pore size of 0.65-3 .mu.m in diameter by using at least one gelating agent selected from the group consisting of alginic acid or salts thereof, agar, gellan gum, xanthane gum, gelatine, carageenan, locust bean gum, methylcellulose, pectin, and pullulan.

Abstract: A cover tape used for packaging of chip type electronic parts, which is heat-sealable to a plastic carrier tape having at given intervals pockets for accommodation of chip type electronic parts, characterized in that the outer layer is a biaxially oriented film consisting of polyester, polypropylene or nylon and the adhesion layer consists of a dispersion of conductive fine powders in a thermoplastic resin, said conductive fine powders consisting of tin oxide, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, carbon black or a Si-based organic compound, or their combination, said thermoplastic resin consisting of polyurethane resin, acrylic resin, polyvinyl chloride resin, ethylene-vinyl acetate resin or polyester resin, or their combination.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover tape used for packaging of electronic parts in the form of a chip, which comprises an outer layer, an intermediate layer and an adhesion layer and which is heat-sealable to a plastic carrier tape having at given intervals pockets for accommodation of chip type electronic parts, characterized in that the outer layer is a biaxially oriented film, the intermediate layer is a polyolefin film which causes its own cohesive failure to enable peeling, and the adhesion layer consists of a dispersion of conductive fine powders of tin oxide or the like in a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A wire rod is payed out from a pay-off stand and descaled in a descaling process. After preheating to a predetermined temperature by a preheating device, it is subjected to a lubrication pretreatment through a zinc calcium phosphate solution applied with ultrasonic wave in the lubrication pretreatment process. After rinsing process, the lubrication-pretreated wire rod is coated with a calcium stearate or a sodium stearate in lubricating process. Thereafter, the wire rod is dried sufficiently in drying process, and then added with a predies lubricant in wire drawing process and coiled by a coiler.

Abstract: At least one of two openable leaves is provided with at least one light-emitting diode, a thin battery for lighting the diode and a switch assembly. On opening the leaves, the diode emits light, which is extinguished when the leaves are closed to provide an indication of unique interest.

Abstract: A switching and heat control mechanism for induction heating cooking apparatus having a plurality of induction heating work coils comprises a single control shaft provided with a plurality of contact operating members. A plurality of switch contact units operable by the corresponding contact operating members provide different combinations of open and closed circuit conditions for various points of the apparatus in sequence as the control shaft is rotated. An elevating mechanism, carrying an associated work coil, moves the coil up and down in response to the angle of rotation of the control shaft to form a variable, power level controlling gap between the coil and a load placed on a nonmagnetic cook top.