Abstract: There is disclosed an image processing apparatus provided with a reader for reading an original image, a connection unit for connection with a network to which plural computers are connected, and a transfer units for transferring the image data, read by the reader, to a computer through the connection unit, the apparatus comprises a specifying unit for specifying desired one among the computers connected through the connection unit, and a designation unit for designating image reading by the reader, wherein the transfer unit is adapted to transfer the image data, read by the reader in response to the designation by the designation unit, to a computer specified by the specifying unit.

Abstract: A modular fluid unit for cooling heat sources located on a rack, the modular fluid unit comprising: a heat exchanger in fluid communication a pump; and wherein the modular fluid unit is mountable within the rack and is configurable to be in fluid communication with a cold plate return manifold, a cold plate supply manifold, and an end-user fluid supply. A method for cooling electronic components in a rack, the method comprising: circulating a first liquid from a cold plate to one of a plurality of heat exchangers mounted within the rack; circulating a second liquid from a second liquid supply to the one of a plurality of heat exchangers; and transferring heat from the first liquid to the second liquid at the one of a plurality of heat exchangers.

Abstract: A modular fluid unit for cooling heat sources located on a rack, the modular fluid unit comprising: a heat exchanger in fluid communication a pump; and wherein the modular fluid unit is mountable within the rack and is configurable to be in fluid communication with a cold plate return manifold, a cold plate supply manifold, and an end-user fluid supply. A method for cooling electronic components in a rack, the method comprising: circulating a first liquid from a cold plate to one of a plurality of heat exchangers mounted within the rack; circulating a second liquid from a second liquid supply to the one of a plurality of heat exchangers; and transferring heat from the first liquid to the second liquid at the one of a plurality of heat exchangers.

Abstract: A photodetector having directional characteristics is obtained by arranging a photosensitive element for a solar radiation sensor, a photosensitive element for an illuminance sensor, and a light shielding part in the same package constructed by a case and an optical lens as a cap. The photosensitive element for a solar radiation sensor has two photosensitive parts which are formed apart from each other on the same plane, and outputs a detection signal according to an amount of solar radiation incident on the two photosensitive parts. The photosensitive element for an illuminance sensor is disposed apart from the two photosensitive parts in the photosensitive element for a solar radiation sensor, is formed in a region different from a border region of the two photosensitive parts, and detects illuminance above a vehicle. The light shielding part is provided above at least the border region of the two photosensitive parts.

Abstract: In a light control device for a vehicle, a control portion determines whether an illuminance detected by an illuminance sensor reaches a first reference illuminance, and performs a turning on or off control of lights of the vehicle based on the determined result. When the control portion receives an external environment change signal from an environment change detecting means, the control portion uses a second reference illuminance higher than the first reference illuminance, instead of the first reference illuminance, and performs the turning on or off control when the illuminance detected by the illuminance sensor reaches the second reference illuminance. Accordingly, vehicle lights can be suitably turned on or off in accordance with an external environment of the vehicle.

Abstract: A cooling system is provided employing at least two modular cooling units (MCUs). Each MCU is capable of providing system coolant to multiple electronics subsystems to be cooled, and each includes a heat exchanger, a first cooling loop with at least one control valve, and a second cooling loop. The first cooling loop receives chilled facility coolant from a source and passes at least a portion thereof through the heat exchanger, with the portion being controlled by the at least one control valve. The second cooling loop provides cooled system coolant to the multiple electronics subsystems, and expels heat in the heat exchanger from the multiple electronics subsystems to the chilled facility coolant in the first cooling loop. The at least one control valve allows regulation of facility coolant flow through the heat exchanger, thereby allowing control of temperature of system coolant in the second cooling loop.

Abstract: A laser absorption spectroscopy type gas detection device is provided in which a light source device emits a laser beam containing a light component having a wavelength corresponding to an absorption spectrum of gas to be detected. A concave mirror has a reflecting surface to reflect and condense the laser beam reflected by material body existing in an advancing direction of the laser beam. A light receiver is disposed at the condensing position by the concave mirror and outputs an electric signal for detecting whether the gas to be detected is present in a vicinity of the material body. An adjustment mechanism freely moves and adjusts a relative position of the concave mirror and the light receiver in accordance with a distance to the material body such that the light receiver is positioned at the condensing position.

Abstract: In a joining method for manufacturing a rotor blade by joining a plurality of members, the members are pressed so as to exert a predetermined pressure on the bonding interface. A pulse voltage is applied to the members to pass electric current therethrough, and the joint portion is heated by resistance heating generated at the bonding interface and in the bulk of the members to cause diffusion bonding and thereby to join the members to each other. With this method, good joining can be achieved without substantially changing the crystal structure and mechanical properties of the base metals.

Abstract: A card interface or the like having compatibility is employed for connecting a communication module or the like for transmitting and/or receiving data. The communication module is changed so as to realize a variety of functions without enlargement of the size of the apparatus. The connection has compatibility so that a function module for adding and/or changing functions is employed in addition to the communication module. Therefore, the function can be improved without the cost rising.

Abstract: A method for a cleaning treatment including a step of forming, in a coating mechanism, a coating film on a substrate provided within a cup. The method further includes dissolving, in an edge cleaning mechanism, a portion of the coating film on the substrate using a cleaning liquid, and recovering at least a portion of used cleaning liquid from the edge cleaning mechanism. The recovered cleaning liquid is stored and a level of the stored cleaning liquid is detected. The method also includes supplementing a fresh cleaning liquid to the stored cleaning liquid when a detected level of the stored cleaning liquid is lower than a predetermined level, and using a mixture of the supplemented fresh cleaning liquid and the stored cleaning liquid to clean the cup of the coating mechanism.

Abstract: In the communication between a facsimile apparatus and an information processing terminal, the communication of status information of the facsimile apparatus is efficiently effected and an operation efficiency of the apparatus is improved. In response to a command from the information processing terminal, information indicating a change in the status of the facsimile apparatus is set in a response transmitted from the facsimile apparatus to the information processing terminal, and the information processing terminal conducts a communication request of the status information of the facsimile apparatus in accordance with the information.

Abstract: In a facsimile apparatus which communicates data through a communication line, a transmission level can be changed manually or in accordance with a type of the communication line or a type of an external unit as discriminated.

Abstract: In the communication between a facsimile apparatus and an information processing terminal, the communication of status information of the facsimile apparatus is efficiently effected and an operation efficiency of the apparatus is improved. In response to a command from the information processing terminal, information indicating a change in the status of the facsimile apparatus is set in a response transmitted from the facsimile apparatus to the information processing terminal, and the information processing terminal conducts a communication request of the status information of the facsimile apparatus in accordance with the information.

Abstract: A torque sensor is provided with a coil whose inductance changes in accordance with variation in torque acting on an object. The torque is detected on the basis of the inductance of the coil. Specifically, the torque sensor includes a first oscillation circuit for detecting the inductance of the coil and for oscillating a signal having a period corresponding to the detected inductance. The period of the signal generated by the first oscillation circuit is detected by a period detection section. A torque detection section detects the torque on the basis of the period detected by the period detection section.

Abstract: A gas detecting apparatus includes a gas cell, a laser source, a light diffuser and a photodetector. The gas cell has a gas inlet hole for letting the target gas come inside and a gas discharge hole for discharging the target gas, and retains a target gas to be detected. The laser source emits coherent light into the gas cell in order to detect a concentration of the target gas. The light diffuser is disposed in the optical path of the coherent light output from the laser source to diffuse the coherent light, thereby eliminating coherence of the coherent light. The photodetector receives light diffused by the light diffuser.

Abstract: In a joining method for manufacturing a rotor blade by joining a plurality of members, the members are pressed so as to exert a predetermined pressure on the bonding interface, a pulse voltage is applied to the members to pass electric current therethrough, and the joint portion is heated by resistance heating generated at the bonding interface and in the bulk of the members to cause diffusion bonding and thereby to join the members to each other. By this method, good joining can be achieved without substantially changing the crystal structure and mechanical properties of the base metals.

Abstract: There is disclosed an image processing apparatus provided with a reader for reading an original image, a connection unit for connection with a network to which plural computers are connected, and a transfer units for transferring the image data, read by the reader, to a computer through the connection unit, the apparatus comprises a specifying unit for specifying desired one among the computers connected through the connection unit, and a designation unit for designating image reading by the reader, wherein the transfer unit is adapted to transfer the image data, read by the reader in response to the designation by the designation unit, to a computer specified by the specifying unit.

Abstract: A data communication apparatus having a connection unit for connecting an information processing terminal, a memory for storing predetermined registration data, a detector for detecting a change in the registration data stored in the memory, and a transfer unit for, if the detector detects a change in the registration data, transferring the changed registration data to change registration data in the information processing terminal connected by the connection unit.

Abstract: Provided are an underwater processing apparatus which can effectively prevent water from entering a shield for a workpiece having a surface ruggedness, and in which variation in a gas flow for a processing part is reduced, a processing method and an application thereof to a nuclear reactor, and the under water processing device is composed of a shield means which locally cover the processing part with the gas in order to prevent water from entering the shield member, the shield means having a solid wall formed of a member which is slidable in a part where it make contact with the workpiece, and adapted to make contact with the workpiece and to be moved up and down by a pressing force, and a water jetting means for forming a water curtain around the outer periphery of the solid wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laser absorption spectroscopy type gas detecting device having a light source device, a light receiver, and a concave mirror which are disposed within a housing, and aiming to be compact and lightweight. The light source device emits a laser beam, containing a light component having a wavelength corresponding to an absorption spectrum of gas to be detected, to the exterior via a light transmitting portion. The concave mirror has a reflecting surface making the laser beam, emitted to the exterior by the light source device and reflected by a material body existing in an advancing direction of the laser beam and having a property of reflecting light and returning it via the light transmitting portion, be reflected and condensed at a predetermined condensing position.