Abstract: The player is given the further enjoyment after the completion of a game and encouraged to participate in the next game. The relationship between characteristic parameters used for displaying a character and ability parameters of the player that are computed based on the execution of a game is defined for each character. The relationship between the characteristic parameters and the ability parameters is set to be different from character to character. Therefore, a character that the player has selected changes according to a game result. Because the way a character changes differs from character to character, the player is given the enjoyment of finding a character for which he/she can take advantage of his/her play style in addition to the enjoyment given by an actual game. In order to realize this enjoyment, a relationship between the characteristic parameters and the ability parameters of a character is intentionally made secret and unknown to the player when the player selects a character.

Abstract: A head slider arranged opposite to a storage medium, includes: a slider body, an insulating nonmagnetic layer laminated on a trailing edge of the slider body, and a head element embedded in the nonmagnetic film. A front edge of the head element is exposed at a top surface of the rail. A heater embedded in the nonmagnetic film near the head element, causes the head element to bulge at the top surface of the rail. A protection film is laminated on the top surface of the rail, and at least one protrusion is configured to protrude from a surface of the protection film and come close to the storage medium as compared with the top surface of the protection film when the head element bulges. The protrusion is used to determine how much to heat the film to bring the head element as close to the storage medium as possible.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a trench in an interlayer dielectric film on the semiconductor substrate, the trench reaching a semiconductor substrate and having a sidewall made of silicon nitride film; depositing a gate insulation film made of a HfSiO film at a temperature within a range of 200 degrees centigrade to 260 degrees centigrade, so that the HfSiO film is deposited on the semiconductor substrate which is exposed at a bottom surface of the trench without depositing the HfSiO film on the silicon nitride film; and filling the trench with a gate electrode made of metal.

Abstract: A hypertext displaying apparatus is provided. When a link destination indicated in stored data is designated, a processing section instructs a transmission/reception section to download hypertext data at the link destination, and instructs a history storage section to register an identifier of the currently-displayed stored data. If a user gives a “previous content” instruction, the processing section reads from a stored information storage section the stored data corresponding to the identifier registered in the history information storage section, so that the stored data is displayed on a screen.

Abstract: Further interest after completion of a game and motivation to participate in the next game are given to players of any skill. Using the results (for example, skill points, maximum combo number) of players evaluated for each predetermined parameter in for example a music game, and players again compete against each other. In other words, after the music game a separate game (secondary game) is played. Winning or losing in the secondary game depends on the results of the players for each parameter in the primary game, and the skill of the player in the secondary game. Therefore, a player's effort and skill in the primary game can be utilized in the result of the secondary game, and even if the result of the primary game is unsatisfactory, the player can seize the chance to win the secondary game, depending on the skill of the player in the secondary game.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a trench in an interlayer dielectric film on the semiconductor substrate, the trench reaching a semiconductor substrate and having a sidewall made of silicon nitride film; depositing a gate insulation film made of a HfSiO film at a temperature within a range of 200 degrees centigrade to 260 degrees centigrade, so that the HfSiO film is deposited on the semiconductor substrate which is exposed at a bottom surface of the trench without depositing the HfSiO film on the silicon nitride film; and filling the trench with a gate electrode made of metal.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device capable of suppressing detrapping of stored charges from a charge storage dielectric is disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a semiconductor memory device comprising a semiconductor substrate, a blocking dielectric disposed on the semiconductor substrate a charge storage dielectric disposed on the blocking dielectric to store holes, a hole conductive dielectric disposed on the charge storage dielectric, and a gate electrode disposed on the hole conductive dielectric.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns a semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor substrate; a gate dielectric film provided on the semiconductor substrate and containing Hf, Si, and O or containing Zr, Si and O; a gate electrode of an n-channel FET provided on the gate dielectric film, the gate electrode being made of nickel silicide containing nickel at a higher content than silicon; an aluminum layer provided at a bottom portion of the gate electrode of the n-channel FET; and a gate electrode of a p-channel FET provided on the gate dielectric film, the gate electrode being made of nickel silicide containing nickel at a higher content than silicon.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus for forming an image on a recording medium, includes: a belt-like member that is capable of cyclic rotation; a plurality of support members, along which the belt-like member is stretched; a first member that is located along an inner face of the belt-like member; and a regulator that is located opposite the inner face of the belt-like member, wherein the regulator maintains a cyclic rotating state for the belt-like member while ensuring the first member is separated by a gap from the belt-like member.

Abstract: Registers 119 and 120 for power control or power-off signals in an LSI are set as a dedicated chain and a control signal can be controlled desirably from the outside so that the states of the registers 119 and 120 can be monitored easily. In a test pattern generating method for a scan path test, the relation between values of the registers for the power control or power-off and power supplies to be controlled is set as an option in order to control the registers 119 and 120 for the power control or power-off. In this manner, a pattern in which the power control function or the power-off function of the LSI is taken into consideration can be produced.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a trench in an interlayer dielectric film on the semiconductor substrate, the trench reaching a semiconductor substrate and having a sidewall made of silicon nitride film; depositing a gate insulation film made of a HfSiO film at a temperature within a range of 200 degrees centigrade to 260 degrees centigrade, so that the HfSiO film is deposited on the semiconductor substrate which is exposed at a bottom surface of the trench without depositing the HfSiO film on the silicon nitride film; and filling the trench with a gate electrode made of metal.

Abstract: In a content retrieval device, a browser section generates a retrieval request for sub-content data to be retrieved presently. A protocol control section determines which communication path between a first communication path or a second communication path should be used prior to the reception of the sub-content data which is specified by the browser section. If the protocol control section determines that the first communication path is to be used, a first communication control section receives the sub-content data which is specified by the browser section from a content server. If the protocol control section determines that the second communication path is to be used, a second communication control section receives the sub-content data from the content server. In this way, the content retrieval device can select a suitable connection method prior to the reception of data.

Abstract: Registers 119 and 120 for power control or power-off signals in an LSI are set as a dedicated chain and a control signal can be controlled desirably from the outside so that the states of the registers 119 and 120 can be monitored easily. In a test pattern generating method for a scan path test, the relation between values of the registers for the power control or power-off and power supplies to be controlled is set as an option in order to control the registers 119 and 120 for the power control or power-off. In this manner, a pattern in which the power control function or the power-off function of the LSI is taken into consideration can be produced.

Abstract: A path delay measuring circuitry includes a pattern creating circuit 105 for creating a test pattern to be supplied to a combination circuit 101, a comparison/decision circuit 106 for comparing an output from the combination circuit and an expected value, a clock creating circuit 301 for creating a clock with a variable clock interval while a capturing operation is carried out according to a clock mode value, and a timing signal creating circuit 107 for supplying an operation timing signal to each of the respective circuits. The clock generating circuit 301 includes a clock mode counter for producing a clock mode value which is updated whenever a decision for signal transition time is made.

Abstract: An information processor that can exchange information in real time between particular users by using an email system, and that can display a mail message received from a non-particular user even when the information is being exchanged. The information processor 1 includes a mail message sending section 101 for sending the mail message, a mail message receiving section 102 for receiving the mail message, a display section 104 for displaying the mail message, and a control section 105 for controlling switching between a particular mail message display mode and a non-particular mail message display mode. When returning to the particular mail message display mode after switching to the non-particular mail message display mode from the particular mail message display mode, the control section 105 causes the display section 104 to redisplay the contents displayed at the time of switching.

Abstract: Command data 111 includes an address of terminal data 112 to be received. A data processor 100 first verifies a signature applied to the received command data 111, and then receives the terminal data 112 specified by the command data 111. Thus received terminal data is used for controlling the data processor 100 such as screen display. At this time, the received data may be segmented into a protected data region and an unprotected data region, and any data type included in the unprotected data region may be listed as an unprotection list. If listed, the unprotection list may be arranged in the protected data region. Alternatively, a signer certificate may indicate, by type, what data is signable by its signer, and at the time of data reception, determination may be made whether the signer has an authorization for signing the data classified under the type.

Abstract: An information terminal device 10 is connected to a server 1 storing instruction data 200. For the received instruction data 200, a determining unit 104 determines the corresponding application. An analyzing unit 105 analyzes the instruction data 200. An operation control unit 106 extracts message data from the instruction data 200. An application executing unit 107 operates based on the instruction data and the above application. A display unit 19 displays a message represented by the message data on a screen based on the execution of the application. With an execution checking unit further provided, it is possible to determine whether the application is to be executed based on the message data.

Abstract: A hypertext displaying apparatus is provided. When a link destination indicated in stored data is designated, a processing section 104 instructs a transmission/reception section 103 to download hypertext data at the link destination, and instructs a history storage section 110 to register an identifier ID of the currently-displayed stored data. If a user gives a “previous content” instruction, the processing section 104 reads from a stored information storage section 111 the stored data corresponding to the identifier ID registered in the history information storage section 110, so that the stored data is displayed on a screen.

Abstract: A flying head slider often comprises support projections defining the top ends higher than the level of an air bearing surface opposed to the surface of a recording disk. The support projections serve to reduce adsorption or effect of meniscus acting on the slider seated on the disk. The slider further comprises an adsorption prevention protrusion formed on a transducer protection layer superposed on the outflow end of a slider body. The adsorption prevention protrusion swells from a medium-opposed surface at which a transducer element is exposed. When the slider inclines downstream around the tip end of the support projection in response to a reverse rotation of the disk, the slider allows the adsorption prevention protrusion to first contact the surface of the disk at the outflow end. Enlargement of the contact area can be avoided between the slider and the surface of the disk. The adsorption or effect of meniscus cannot be intensified between the slider and the surface of the disk.

Abstract: In a content retrieval device, a browser section generates a retrieval request for sub-content data to be retrieved presently. A protocol control section determines which communication path, a first communication path or a second communication path, should be used prior to reception of the sub-content data specified by the browser section. If the protocol control section determines use of the first communication path, a first communication control section receives the sub-content data specified by the browser section from a content server. If the protocol control section determines use of the second communication path, a second communication control section receives the sub-content data from the content server. In this way, the content retrieval device can select a suitable connection method prior to reception of data.