Abstract: A video monitor 13 is provided on the front surface of a game apparatus casing 2. An operation panel 11 is provided immediately below the video monitor 13. Light detection units 15 for detecting a position provided on both side of the upper end. In the game apparatus casing below the video monitor 13 there are provided a game processing board 10 for generally controlling the game apparatus, an operation device control board 16 for controlling maraca-shaped operation device 20 operated by a game player, and a position detecting board 17 for detecting a position of the operation device 20. The game apparatus enables a game player to operate operation device by natural motions without directly operating the operation device, etc.

Abstract: A method for determining potential for body odor and a method for determining the effectiveness of a deodorant carried out by detecting a substance represented by the following formula (1) or a derivative thereof: wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, R2 is an alkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and R3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device that requires a reduced power consumption, which shows improved response speed and improved viewing angle properties, and that can give high-quality image display at low power consumption, and the liquid crystal display device of the present invention comprises a bend orientation mode liquid crystal cell using a low-temperature polysilicon TFT; and two polarizing plates disposed on both sides of the liquid crystal cell respectively, wherein at least one of the two polarizing plates is an elliptically polarizing plate comprising: a transparent protective layer; a polarizing layer; a transparent support; and an optically anisotropic layer comprising a discotic compound, in this order from outside of the liquid crystal cell, an inclination angle between the disc plane of the discotic compound and the transparent support plane is within a range of 25 to 35 degrees on the average, and the optically anisotropic layer has a Re1 retardation value measured

Abstract: The rubber composition of the present invention is used for producing an inner liner of a pneumatic tire, and is obtained by compounding a rubber component and a layered or plate-like mineral. The layered or plate-like mineral has an aspect ratio of 3 or more and less than 30. The present invention further provides a production method of the rubber composition and a pneumatic tire which is produced by using the rubber composition. The present invention is applicable to a tire of passenger vehicles, bus or truck, and a tire of airplane. According to the present invention, the air permeation resistance is remarkably improved and the workability is also improved. Therefore, the rapture and hole defect of a non-vulcanized sheet during the tire construction can be avoided. By using the rubber composition, the gauge of the inner liner of pneumatic tire can be reduced while maintaining the inner pressure of tire, thereby reducing the weight of tire.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device that requires a reduced power consumption, which shows improved response speed and improved viewing angle properties, and that can give high-quality image display at low power consumption, and the liquid crystal display device of the present invention comprises a bend orientation mode liquid crystal cell using a low-temperature polysilicon TFT; and two polarizing plates disposed on both sides of the liquid crystal cell respectively, wherein at least one of the two polarizing plates is an elliptically polarizing plate comprising: a transparent protective layer; a polarizing layer; a transparent support; and an optically anisotropic layer comprising a discotic compound, in this order from outside of the liquid crystal cell, an inclination angle between the disc plane of the discotic compound and the transparent support plane is within a range of 25 to 35 degrees on the average, and the optically anisotropic layer has a Re1 retardation value measured

Abstract: In a tire is used a rubber-steel cord composite of a steel cord and a rubber composition comprising at least one rubber ingredient and a bismaleimide compound, wherein an amount of the bismaleimide compound is 0.1-5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the rubber ingredient.

Abstract: When an event is generated in a game progressing in a first game device, the first game device sends a call signal to a second game device through network. When the second game device receives the call signal, an event is generated in the game progressing in the second game device. In this way, an event is accidentally generated independently from the progress of the game when the game device receives a telephone call signal, in addition to a spontaneous event which is generated according to the progress of the game. Therefore, the user of the game can experience enjoyment which an ordinary game cannot provide, or a thrill which no one can predict will happen. After transmitting/receiving the call signal, the telephone call is cut-off before the game devices enter communication status, so a communication cost is not charged. Since the cost for communication is free, the user can enjoy a communication game at low cost.

Abstract: The rubber composition of the present invention is used for producing an inner liner of a pneumatic tire, and is obtained by compounding a rubber component and a layered or plate-like mineral. The layered or plate-like mineral has an aspect ratio of 3 or more and less than 30. The present invention further provides a production method of the rubber composition and a pneumatic tire which is produced by using the rubber composition. The present invention is applicable to a tire of passenger vehicles, bus or truck, and a tire of airplane. According to the present invention, the air permeation resistance is remarkably improved and the workability is also improved. Therefore, the rapture and hole defect of a non-vulcanized sheet during the tire construction can be avoided. By using the rubber composition, the gauge of the inner liner of pneumatic tire can be reduced while maintaining the inner pressure of tire, thereby reducing the weight of tire.

Abstract: In a tire is used a rubber-steel cord composite of a steel cord and a rubber composition comprising at least one rubber ingredient and a bismaleimide compound, wherein an amount of the bismaleimide compound is 0.1-5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the rubber ingredient.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire formed by using a rubber composition comprising a vulcanization accelerator represented by the following general formula: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an aryl group, and R2 represents an alkyl group or an aryl group when R1 represents a hydrogen atom, and represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an aryl group when R1 represents an alkyl group or an aryl group, in an amount of 0.2 to 8.0 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a rubber component. A pneumatic tire which maintains low rolling resistance and is improved to prevent resistance to ply-end separation throughout the entire term of tire use, a pneumatic tire which shows excellent controllability and durability in the last stage of tire use, and a pneumatic tire which prevents heat aging of belt layers and a decrease in the adhesion of steel cord with a rubber composition and shows excellent durability are provided.