Abstract: The lithium-ion conductor contains a crystal structure whose composition formula is represented by Li7+2xP1-xBxS6 (0<x?1). The crystal structure contains a LiS4 tetrahedron and a BS4 tetrahedron, a triangle window of the LiS4 tetrahedron through which lithium ions pass becomes large caused by the BS4 tetrahedron, and an ionic conductive path is expanded. Furthermore, lithium ions being a conductive carrier are added corresponding to B quantity x. Consequently, a lithium-ion conductor that exhibits excellent ion conductive property is realized. By using the lithium-ion conductor for a solid electrolyte, an all-solid lithium-ion secondary battery with high characteristics is realized.

Abstract: An information processing system includes: a plurality of information processing devices; a plurality of power storage devices configured to supply DC power to any of the plurality of information processing devices; a plurality power source devices configured to supply DC power to the plurality of power storage devices; and an arithmetic unit configured to, in accordance with the charged state of any of the plurality of power storage devices and a task to be processed by the information processing device to which DC power is supplied from the power storage device, allocating the task to be processed by the information processing device to an information processing device to which DC power is not supplied from the power storage device.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium stores an update management program for causing an update on control program, which is installed on each of image processing devices. The update management program, when executed by a processor, causes the computer to: acquire an update program and update function information regarding functions to be updated by the update program from a firmware distribution server; acquire device function information regarding functions of each image processing device from the each image processing device; transmit the update program to the each image processing device; determine an update sequence of timing for causing the each image processing device to update its control program, based on the acquired update function information and the acquired device function information; and cause the each image processing device to update its control program by executing the transmitted update program in accordance with the determined update sequence of timing.

Abstract: A connection device for pulling an aircraft. The connection device includes first and second connection portions, a connection rod and, a rod retaining portion. The first and second connection portions have first and second guide spaces into which the connection arm is inserted. First and second arm receiving portions are pushed to rotate from a standby state by the connection arm inserted into the first or second guide space, and are connected by a link member. When the first arm receiving portion rotates from the standby state, the rod retaining pass through the second hole so that the connection rod is connected to the connection arm inserted into the first guide space or the second guide space.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including n, where notation n denotes a positive integer at least equal to three, conductive layers created as stacked layers on a substrate and connected to each other through a contact pattern, a manufacturing method thereof and a display apparatus thereof are provided.

Abstract: A transmission line RF applicator apparatus and method for coupling RF power to a plasma in a plasma chamber. The apparatus comprises an inner conductor and one or two outer conductors. The main portion of each of the one or two outer conductors includes a plurality of apertures that extend between an inner surface and an outer surface of the outer conductor.

Abstract: A locking lance (20) on the inner surface of a cavity (19) of a housing (11) includes a lance main body (21) and an inclined portion (22). The lance main body (21) is cantilevered forward toward the center of the cavity (19) from the inner surface of the cavity (19). The inclined portion (22) is connected to a front part of the lance main body (21) and is narrower than a rear part of the lance main body (21). A first inclined surface (31) of the inclined portion (22) faces the interior of the cavity (19) and inclines away from the center of the cavity (19) to the front. A second inclined surface (32) is opposite the first inclined surface (31), inclines toward the center of the cavity (19) to the front, and is tapered so that the first inclined surface (31) becomes gradually narrower toward the front.

Abstract: A certification data management device that issues certification data easily editable on an administrator side while preventing copy and manipulation thereof, is provided. An access point device includes a communication unit, a data processing module, a memory controlling module, and a notification controlling module. The communicating unit is directly connectable with a communication terminal via wireless communication and acquires an interface ID (MAC address) used in the wireless communication, from the communication terminal. The data processing module issues certification data (electronic coupon) certifying a predetermined item. The memory controlling module performs a control of associating the interface ID with the certification data issued for the interface ID and storing them in a flash memory.

Abstract: A connector has a tube (11) formed such that a first half tube (16) and a second half tube (21) are connected via maximum width portions (14). The first half tube (16) is formed with a high rigidity portion (17) that has a higher rigidity than the second half tube (21) and is arranged substantially in a central part of the first half tube (16) in a width direction. The first half tube (16) is formed with first thin portions (22) by being partly thinned in areas deviated from the high rigidity portion (17). The second half tube (21) is formed with second thin portions (23) by being partly thinned and the second thin portions (23) have an axial dimension shorter than that of the first thin portions (22).

Abstract: A terminal fitting (T) includes a rectangular tube (2) into which a mating terminal (M) is to be inserted. A tongue (11) is cantilevered backward in the tube (2). A support (35) struck from the bottom plate (3) to project into the rectangular tube (2) from the bottom plate (3). An auxiliary spring (15) cantilevers forward from the support (35). Opposite widthwise sides of this support (35) are continuous with the bottom plate (3). The base end part of the auxiliary spring (15) is lifted up from the bottom plate (3) by forming the support (35). Thus, the base end part does not project from the bottom plate (3) even if the auxiliary spring (15) is resiliently deformed.

Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate section formed on the front side of the display panel, a second substrate section which is opposed to the first substrate section, a plurality of pixel sections formed in a matrix form between the first and second substrate sections, and a plurality of sensor sections, each of the sensor sections having two electrodes, one electrode disposed with a electrode-to-electrode gap from the other between the first and second substrate sections, the electrode-to-electrode gap being removed as a result of the deformation of the first substrate section under pressure so that the one electrode is brought into contact with the other electrode, the sensor sections being provided between the first and second substrate sections with one of a plurality of electrode-to-electrode gap lengths respectively.

Abstract: A terminal fitting has a rectangular tube (12) with first and second side plates (16, 17) extending from a receiving plate (15). A supporting plate (18) extends from a front of the first side plate (16) and is connected to a resilient contact (23). An outer plate (20) extends from a front of the second side plate (17) and is placed on the outer surface of the supporting plate (18). A first ceiling plate (25) extends from a rear of the first side plate (16) and is at an inner side of the supporting plate (18). A second ceiling plate (27) extends from a rear area of the second side plate (17), at an inner side of the supporting plate (18) and is placed on the first ceiling plate (25). A retainer (21) is formed on the rear of the outer plate (20).

Abstract: A radiation image pickup apparatus allowed to restore a change in characteristics in a pixel transistors caused by radiation, and a method of driving the same are provided. The radiation image pickup apparatus includes: a pixel section including a plurality of unit pixels and generating an electrical signal based on incident radiation, each of the unit pixels including one or more pixel transistors and a photoelectric conversion element; a drive section for selectively driving the unit pixels of the pixel section; and a characteristic restoring section including a first constant current source for annealing and a selector switch for changing a current path from the unit pixels to the first constant current source at the time of non-measurement of the radiation, and allowing an annealing current to flow through the pixel transistor, thereby restoring characteristics of the pixel transistor.

Abstract: An optical element package includes: an optical element in a form of a chip, and a lens resin having a convex lens surface covering an optical functional surface of the optical element. The convex lens surface is formed as a rough surface having a plurality of minute convex curved surfaces having a vertex in a direction perpendicular to a plane in contact with each part of the convex lens surface.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion element includes a first semiconductor layer that exhibits a first conductivity type and is provided in a selective area over a substrate, a second semiconductor layer that exhibits a second conductivity type and is disposed opposed to the first semiconductor layer, and a third semiconductor layer that is provided between the first and second semiconductor layers and exhibits a substantially intrinsic conductivity type. The third semiconductor layer has at least one corner part that is not in contact with the first semiconductor layer.

Abstract: An image pickup device includes: an image pickup section including a plurality of pixels; and a drive section reading a signal charge stored in each of the pixels. Each of the pixels includes: a circuit layer including a field-effect transistor, a signal line, and a holding capacitive element; a first electrode provided on the circuit layer and arranged for each of the pixels; a semiconductor layer provided on the first electrode across the pixels, and generating the signal charge based on incident radiation; a second electrode provided on the semiconductor layer; and a third electrode disposed in a region that is between the circuit layer and the semiconductor layer and that is not in opposition to the first electrode, and controlled in voltage by the drive section.

Abstract: A terminal fitting has a rectangular tube (2) with a ceiling plate (8). A struck portion (19) is formed by striking an extending end edge of the ceiling plate (8) inwardly of the rectangular tube (2) while maintaining a plate thickness. The inner surface of this struck portion (19) is at the same height as the projecting end of a ceiling plate side contact portion (18) and the outer surface of the struck portion (19) is at the same height as the inner surface of the ceiling plate (8) around the contact portion. A pressing portion (9) is bent from the upper end edge of a second side plate (5) to extend substantially parallel to a bottom plate (3) and contacts the outer surface of the struck portion (19). The pressing portion (9) does not project in a height direction from the ceiling plate (8).

Abstract: A display panel includes: a first substrate section formed on the front side of the display panel; a second substrate section which is opposed to the first substrate section; a plurality of pixel sections formed in a matrix form between the first and second substrate sections; and a plurality of sensor sections, each of the sensor sections having two electrodes, one electrode disposed with a electrode-to-electrode gap from the other between the first and second substrate sections, the electrode-to-electrode gap being removed as a result of the deformation of the first substrate section under pressure so that the one electrode is brought into contact with the other electrode, the sensor sections being provided between the first and second substrate sections with one of a plurality of electrode-to-electrode gap lengths respectively.

Abstract: An image pickup unit includes: an image pickup section including a plurality of pixels, the pixels each including a photoelectric transducer and a field-effect transistor; and a drive section switching the transistor between an on operation and an off operation to perform a read operation and a reset operation of a signal charge accumulated in each of the pixels. The transistor includes a first gate electrode and a second gate electrode with a semiconductor layer in between, the drive section applies a first voltage and a second voltage to the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode of the transistor, respectively, to switch the transistor between the on operation and the off operation, and the drive section adjusts timings of switching the first and second voltages between an on-voltage and an off-voltage, on-voltage values of the first and second voltages, or both thereof to be different from each other.

Abstract: There is provided a configuration in an access point managed by a management device for dealing with a situation in which management by the management device is no longer possible. An access point 3 includes a controller 30 that controls the operation of the access point 3, and a management status detector 32 that detects the management status by a management device 2. The controller 30 changes the operation of the access point 3 by validating or invalidating an SSID according to the detecting result of the management status.