Abstract: The server comprises: an uploading device which receives an uploading of an image to be printed; a first database which manages additional information related to the image; an access information generating device which generates access information necessary in order for a user terminal to acquire the additional information via a network; a print instruction information creating device which creates instruction information whereby the access information and the image are recorded on a same print medium by a prescribed printer; an access information receiving device which receives the access information inputted to the user terminal according to the print medium from the user terminal; a second database which manages advertisement information; and a downloading device which, when the access information is received from the user terminal, downloads the advertisement information to the user terminal of an access source, the advertisement information being downloaded together with the additional information corres

Abstract: The barcode creation apparatus which creates a barcode read in by a prescribed terminal device, comprises: a function specification device which specifies a function which allows the terminal device to startup when the barcode is read in, from a plurality of functions that the terminal device has; a color specification device which specifies a color of the barcode, the color representing the function specified by the function specification device; and a barcode creation device which creates the barcode in the specified color.

Abstract: An analog signal outputting circuit comprises two unit analog circuits for outputting an analog signal, corresponding to levels “?1” or “1”, and a low-pass filter for smoothing the analog signal output from the two unit analog circuits, as selected by codes output from the four-valued delta-sigma modulator. In case the input signal is ?2 or +2, outputs of the unit analog circuits are summed together to output an analog signal corresponding to ?2 or +2. In case the input signal is ?1 or +1, outputs of the unit analog circuits are alternately used to output an analog signal corresponding to ?1 or +1 to reduce the non-linearity error resulting from variations in the analog devices.

Abstract: General formula (I) The present invention provides an oral therapeutic or preventive drug for urinary frequency and incontinence or oral hypnotic, which contains as the active ingredient compound represented by the general formula (I) or pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof and exhibits excellent peroral absorbability: (I) wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with 1-3 carbon atoms in a linear or branched carbon chain; R2 is a hydrogen atom or an isopropyl group; and Ar is an un-substituted heteroaromatic group with 2 hetero atoms.

Abstract: An analog signal outputting circuit comprises two unit analog circuits for outputting an analog signal, corresponding to levels “?1” or “1”, and a low-pass filter for smoothing the analog signal output from the two unit analog circuits, as selected by codes output from the four-valued delta-sigma modulator. In case the input signal is ?2 or +2, outputs of the unit analog circuits are summed together to output an analog signal corresponding to ?2 or +2. In case the input signal is ?1 or +1, outputs of the unit analog circuits are alternately used to output an analog signal corresponding to ?1 or +1 to reduce the non-linearity error resulting from variations in the analog devices.

Abstract: A sputtering apparatus is provided with a DC power supply 1, an inverter 2 that converts DC voltage to AC voltage, a matching circuit 10 that transforms the AC voltage, a rectifier 4 that that converts the transformed AC voltage to direct current, and a sputtering load 6. The matching circuit 10 has a transformer 3 that transforms AC voltage from the inverter 2, inductance L provided in series with at least one of the primary winding 31 and secondary winding 32, and a condenser C provided in parallel with at least one of the primary winding 31 and secondary winding 32 through inductance L.

Abstract: This discharge power supply apparatus is for supplying a D. C. voltage to a discharge load 6 and discharging the same. The discharge power supply apparatus includes an inverter circuit 2 that converts D. C. voltage to A. C. voltage; a transformer 3 having a primary winding 3a to which the A. C. voltage output by the inverter circuit 2 is supplied and a secondary winding 3b; a full-wave rectifier circuit 4 that has a plurality of diodes 4A to 4D and rectifies the A. C. voltage generated by the secondary winding 3b; and a trigger capacitor 7 connected in parallel to a part of the diodes of the full-wave rectifier circuit 4.

Abstract: A plasma display panel includes a pair of substrates disposed to face each other, with a discharge space sandwiched therebetween; plural surface-discharge electrode pairs comprising scanning electrodes and common electrodes formed at an inner surface of the front substrate (one of the pair of substrates); and a dielectric layer covering the surface-discharge electrode pairs with respect to the discharge space. Extraction electrode portions of the scanning electrodes are led to an end portion of one side of the front substrate. Extraction electrode portions of the common electrodes are led to an end portion of the other side of the front substrate. An island-shaped assembly electrode terminal portion that commonly connects the extraction electrode portions of the common electrodes is disposed. Plural micro openings are defined in the assembly electrode terminal portion to form a mesh.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating or preventing cerebral stroke, cerebral infarction, cerebral edema, reperfusion injury and increased cerebral vascular permeability which employ an agent that prevents the binding of IL-8 to its receptor are disclosed.

Abstract: To facilitate evaluation of the amount of a deviation in a column direction between a front substrate and a rear substrate upon assembly of a plasma display panel, thereby improving alignment accuracy between the front substrate and the rear substrate and performances of the resultant plasma display panel, there is provided a plasma display panel comprising partition 15 and position alignment-use ribs 20. The partition 15 is formed of vertical walls 15a extending in a column direction and horizontal walls 15b extending in a row direction on a rear glass substrate 13 so as to partition a discharge space S between a front glass substrate 10 and the rear glass substrate 13 in the row and column directions in accordance with unit luminous regions. The position alignment-use rib 20 is formed on the rear glass substrate, and is positioned in cell Ca which is positioned at the outside of the display region of the plasma display panel within spaces partitioned by the partition 15.

Abstract: A foot-operated parkin brake apparatus for a vehicle has a base plate, a pedal lever, a sector gear, and a locking pawl. The base plate has a pivot and is fixed with respect to the body of the vehicle. The pedal lever is rotatably supported by the base plate. By stepping on the pedal lever, the parking brake is applied. The sector gear is provided on the pedal lever. The locking pawl has a covering of resin that covers its surface, a bearing hole that is rotatably supported by the pivot of the base plate, and a meshing surface that meshes with the sector gear. The mating surface and the peripheral surface of the bearing hole are exposed metal surfaces which are not covered with the resin. By a meshing between the sector gear and the locking pawl, the pedal lever is locked at the position to which it has been pressed.

Abstract: A balance-to-single signal converting circuit of the present invention includes an anti aliasing filter (AAF) comprising an operational amplifier supplied at a non-inversion input terminal with a voltage obtained by dividing a power source voltage, for example Vdd, by resistors coupled between a power source and, for example, a ground. Each of the of the resistors may have a resistance value about twice as large as that of a resistor coupled between an inversion input terminal of the operational amplifier and the output of the operational amplifier. Accordingly, a balance-to-single signal converting circuit can be constructed without inputting to the AAF a reference voltage from a reference voltage generating circuit which is supplied to a switched capacitor filter.

Abstract: An electric power steering apparatus for applying an auxiliary torque generated in proportion to a steering torque, to a rack shaft to thereby reduce the steering torque. The rack shaft has at one end thereof rack teeth for meshing with a pinion. A rack guide mechanism is provided at the rack shaft one end oppositely from the rack teeth, for urging the rack shaft to the pinion. At the other end of the rack shaft, a screw portion and a ball screw mechanism are provided. A bush is provided for supporting an intermediate portion of the rack shaft to thereby restrict the bending of the intermediate portion beyond a predetermined value when an external force is applied to the rack shaft ends thereby bending the rack shaft intermediate portion. As a result, the vibration of the rack shaft and hence a steering wheel can be minimized.

Abstract: A plurality of select electrodes and a plurality of address electrodes are provided in matrix. A pixel is provided at each intersection of the select electrode and the address electrode. A mechanical electrostatic switch is provided for connecting the pixel with the select electrode and the address electrode. The electrostatic switch is provided to be operated by electrostatic charge stored between a part of the select electrode and a part of the address electrode.

Abstract: A current detecting circuit for an X-ray tube is disclosed which includes a DC high voltage generating circuit connected across a filament and an anode of the X-ray tube and current detecting means connected in series in a filament circuit. The filament, which is at a high potential, receives a power from a secondary winding of an isolation transformer, which has sufficient dielectric strength to insulate a highest voltage generated by said DC high voltage generating circuit. A rectifier circuit is arranged to rectify a current fed from said secondary winding or another winding having same dielectric strength as that of said secondary winding, and said rectifier circuit supplies a power to a signal transmitting circuit. The signal transmitting circuit is energized, according to the current detected by said current detecting means, to transmit an output signal. The output signal is transmitted through electrically isolated transmission means to a signal receiving circuit, which is at a ground potential.

Abstract: Cast-coated papers having high surface gloss, smoothness and high surface strength are produced by applying an aqueous pigment coating onto the surface of a base paper, drying the applied pigment coating to form a cast-coated layer, rewetting the pigment coating layer with a rewetting solution, pressing the rewetted pigment coating layer into contact with a heated, highly polished drum to impart a high gloss surface, the rewetting solution containing a dispersant and/or a release agent as its main components and having its pH adjusted to be between 2 and 4 by incorporation of at least one carboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of formic acid, acetic acid, tartatic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, succinic acid, malic acid and benzoic acid.