Abstract: A pressure sensor has a stem in which a pressure introduction hole into which a pressure medium is introduced and a diaphragm deformable according to the pressure of the pressure medium are formed, and a strain detecting element which is arranged on the diaphragm via an insulating film and being configured to output a detection signal according to the deformation of the diaphragm. The strain detecting element is configured to have a portion made of polysilicon. A low doping layer having a higher electrical resistivity than polysilicon and a higher crystallinity than the insulating film is arranged between the insulating film and the strain detecting element.

Abstract: A verification method is executed by an information processing apparatus to verify priority control of transfer devices. The verification method includes: firstly generating pieces of data having different data amounts; secondly generating addresses in which a value is shifted; firstly associating the generated addresses in an ascending order of value of address with the generated pieces of data in a descending order of data amount; secondly associating device information indicating the transfer devices in a descending order of the degree of priority allocated to the transfer devices with the generated pieces of data in the descending order of data amount; instructing transfer of a generated piece of data to the address associated with the data, to the transfer device indicated by the device information associated with the data; and verifying the degree of priority according to a result of the transfer of the data.

Abstract: A competition testing apparatus for testing an access competition of an arithmetic unit includes a memory that stores a program, a first processor that executes the program by accessing the memory, a second processor that executes the program by accessing the memory, and an arbitration unit that arbitrates accessing the first processor and the second processor and reports a result of the arbitration upon the first processor and the second processor accessing the same address space in the memory, wherein the memory stores a odd number of programs, further comprises a controller that controls the first processor to process the plurality of test programs stored in the storage in predetermined order, and controls the second processor to process the plurality of test programs stored in the storage in order reverse to the predetermined order, and a recording unit that records the result of arbitration performed using the arbitrator.

Abstract: A network system includes a data transfer device that transfers data and a plurality of information processing apparatuses connected to the data transfer device. The information processing apparatuses include a master information processing apparatus and a slave information processing apparatus. The master information processing apparatus includes a controlling unit and a transmitting unit. The controlling unit controls the order and timing in and at which the information processing apparatuses including the master information processing apparatus transmit data to each of the information processing apparatuses. The transmitting unit transmits the data to each of the information processing apparatuses in the order and at the timing controlled by the controlling unit. The slave information processing apparatus includes a transmitting unit that transmits the data to each of the information processing apparatuses in the order and at the timing controlled by the controlling unit.

Abstract: A competition testing apparatus for testing an access competition of an arithmetic unit includes a memory that stores a program, a first processor that executes the program by accessing the memory, a second processor that executes the program by accessing the memory, and an arbitration unit that arbitrates accessing the first processor and the second processor and reports a result of the arbitration upon the first processor and the second processor accessing the same address space in the memory, wherein the memory stores a odd number of programs, further comprises a controller that controls the first processor to process the plurality of test programs stored in the storage in predetermined order, and controls the second processor to process the plurality of test programs stored in the storage in order reverse to the predetermined order, and a recording unit that records the result of arbitration performed using the arbitrator.

Abstract: A coating structure for a metal member includes a surface-smoothing layer formed on the metal member for smoothing a surface of the metal member, and a fluorine-based film formed on the surface-smoothing layer. The fluorine-based film can be formed by applying a fluorine-containing solution on the surface-smoothing layer, and by drying the fluorine-containing solution. The coating structure can be suitably used for a fuel injection nozzle.

Abstract: A network system includes a data transfer device that transfers data and a plurality of information processing apparatuses connected to the data transfer device. The information processing apparatuses include a master information processing apparatus and a slave information processing apparatus. The master information processing apparatus includes a controlling unit and a transmitting unit. The controlling unit controls the order and timing in and at which the information processing apparatuses including the master information processing apparatus transmit data to each of the information processing apparatuses. The transmitting unit transmits the data to each of the information processing apparatuses in the order and at the timing controlled by the controlling unit. The slave information processing apparatus includes a transmitting unit that transmits the data to each of the information processing apparatuses in the order and at the timing controlled by the controlling unit.

Abstract: A method for forming a foamed product integral with a sheet of covering material utilizing a forming apparatus which comprises a first die, a second die housed within the first die and having air-ventilating holes, and a third die adapted to be combined with the first die, to thereby provide a forming cavity between the second die and the third die, the method comprising the steps of preparing a three-dimensional, air-permeable trim cover having a two layer structure comprising a layer of foamed material and a sheet of covering material laminated with the foamed material layer, putting the trim cover on the second die such that the sheet of covering material is facing the second die, applying vacuum to the trim cover through the air-ventilating holes of the second die to draw the trim cover onto the second die, causing the third die to be combined with the first die to define the forming cavity in cooperation with the first die, thereafter stopping the applying of the vacuum to the trim cover, and pouring exp

Abstract: A coating structure for a metal member includes a surface-smoothing layer formed on the metal member for smoothing a surface of the metal member, and a fluorine-based film formed on the surface-smoothing layer. The fluorine-based film can be formed by applying a fluorine-containing solution on the surface-smoothing layer, and by drying the fluorine-containing solution. The coating structure can be suitably used for a fuel injection nozzle.

Abstract: A method for forming a foamed product integral with a sheet of covering material utilizing a forming apparatus which comprises a first die, a second die housed within the first die and having air-ventilating holes, and a third die adapted to be combined with the first die, to thereby provide a forming cavity between the second die and the third die, the method comprising the steps of preparing a three-dimensional, air-permeable trim cover having a two layer structure comprising a layer of foamed material and a sheet of covering material laminated with the foamed material layer, putting the trim cover on the second die such that the sheet of covering material is facing the second die, applying vacuum to the trim cover through the air-ventilating holes of the second die to draw the trim cover onto the second die, causing the third die to be combined with the first die to define the forming cavity in cooperation with the first die, thereafter stopping the applying of the vacuum to the trim cover, and pouring exp

Abstract: The seat recliner includes a first seat member. The seat recliner includes a second seat member rotatable relative to the first seat member. The seat recliner includes an input cam member for rotating relative to the first seat member. The seat recliner includes a pivot on the first seat member. The seat recliner includes a follower member for being actuated by the input cam member to lock the second seat member relative to the first seat member. The follower member includes a first side. The first side includes a tooth for meshing with the second seat member. The first side includes an engagement side pivotably engaging on the pivot. The follower member includes a second side in proximity to the engagement side. The seat recliner includes a pair of guides on the first seat member. Guides have the pivot interposed therebetween for cooperating with the pivot to pivotably support the follower member on the pivot. A guide has smaller rigidity than the pivot for retaining the second side.

Abstract: A frame has a pivot protruding therefrom. A first gear is rotatable relative to the frame. A cam is rotatable with the first gear. A second gear is between the pivot and the cam. The second gear is engaged with the cam for rotation. The second gear is to be rotated on the pivot, thus to be locked with the first gear. The pivot has smaller mechanical strength than the first gear and the second gear.

Abstract: The seat recliner includes a first seat member. The seat recliner includes a second seat member rotatable relative to the first seat member. The seat recliner includes an input cam member for rotating relative to the first seat member. The seat recliner includes a pivot on the first seat member. The seat recliner includes a follower member for being actuated by the input cam member to lock the second seat member relative to the first seat member. The follower member includes a first side. The first side includes a tooth for meshing with the second seat member. The first side includes an engagement side pivotably engaging on the pivot. The follower member includes a second side in proximity to the engagement side. The seat recliner includes a pair of guides on the first seat member. Guides have the pivot interposed therebetween for cooperating with the pivot to pivotably support the follower member on the pivot. A guide has smaller rigidity than the pivot for retaining the second side.

Abstract: A structure of support leg member having a pair of reinforcing pieces formed laterally thereof, which is used with a seat slide device provided in an automotive seat, wherein an inclinable portion is defined in the upper securing portion of the support leg member on which a guide rail of the seat slide device is securely amounted. The inclinable portion allows the guide rail to be inclined by a great load applied thereto in excess of a tolerable amount, thereby protecting the seat slide device against damage. The inclinable portion, for instance, may comprise an upward protuberant bead formed in the upper securing portion so that a pair of spacings are defined between the guide rail and a base portion of that upper securing portion such as to allow inclination of the guide towards the center of the automotive seat.

Abstract: A frame has a pivot protruding therefrom. A first gear is rotatable relative to the frame. A cam is rotatable with the first gear. A second gear is between the pivot and the cam. The second gear is engaged with the cam for rotation. The second gear is to be rotated on the pivot, thus to be locked with the first gear. The pivot has smaller mechanical strength than the first gear and the second gear.

Abstract: A shift lever apparatus for an automatic transmission includes a pin-lock member which can be positioned at a pin-lock position for preventing the positioning pin positioned at the parking position from moving, and a restrict member which can be positioned at a restrict position for preventing the pin-lock member positioned at the pin-lock position from moving. A control device is provided for positioning the pin-lock member at the pin-lock position and for positioning the restrict member at the restrict position when the positioning pin is positioned at the parking position.

Abstract: A gear shift apparatus includes a shaft having a first axis extending laterally with respect to a vehicle body. A bracket is secured to a pivot pin rotatable about a second axis extending laterally with respect to the first axis. A gear shift lever is secured to the bracket for unitary rotation therewith about the second axis. A sleeve is fixed to the gear shift lever for unitary motion therewith. A check ball is supported by the sleeve and urged against a cam surface of a stationary position plate. The cam surface has a plurality of recesses engaged with the check ball.