Abstract: The problem is to provide a means for effectively dyeing keratin fibers while retaining high safety. Provided are a dyeing method and a dyeing agent, which include a combination of an oxidation dyeing agent consisting of an indole analog and a bilirubin oxidase derived from Myrothecium verrucaria or Bacillus Subtilis.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory chip, which is connected to a controller that controls reading and writing of data in response to a request from an external device, includes: a memory including a special area that is a predetermined data storage area; a key storage unit that stores therein a second key that corresponds to a first key used by the external device to convert the data; a converting unit that receives, from the controller, data to be written into the special area and generates converted data by converting the data to be written using the second key; and a writing unit that writes the converted data into the special area.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory chip, which is connected to a controller that controls reading and writing of data in response to a request from an external device, includes: a memory including a special area that is a predetermined data storage area; a key storage unit that stores therein a second key that corresponds to a first key used by the external device to convert the data; a converting unit that receives, from the controller, data to be written into the special area and generates converted data by converting the data to be written using the second key; and a writing unit that writes the converted data into the special area.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory chip, which is connected to a controller that controls reading and writing of data in response to a request from an external device, includes: a memory including a special area that is a predetermined data storage area; a key storage unit that stores therein a second key that corresponds to a first key used by the external device to convert the data; a converting unit that receives, from the controller, data to be written into the special area and generates converted data by converting the data to be written using the second key; and a writing unit that writes the converted data into the special area.

Abstract: The problem is to provide a means for effectively dyeing keratin fibers while retaining high safety. Provided are a dyeing method and a dyeing agent, which include a combination of an oxidation dyeing agent consisting of an indole analogue and a bilirubin oxidase derived from Myrothecium verrucaria or Bacillus Subtilis.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory chip, which is connected to a controller that controls reading and writing of data in response to a request from an external device, includes: a memory including a special area that is a predetermined data storage area; a key storage unit that stores therein a second key that corresponds to a first key used by the external device to convert the data; a converting unit that receives, from the controller, data to be written into the special area and generates converted data by converting the data to be written using the second key; and a writing unit that writes the converted data into the special area.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory chip, which is connected to a controller that controls reading and writing of data in response to a request from an external device, includes: a memory including a special area that is a predetermined data storage area; a key storage unit that stores therein a second key that corresponds to a first key used by the external device to convert the data; a converting unit that receives, from the controller, data to be written into the special area and generates converted data by converting the data to be written using the second key; and a writing unit that writes the converted data into the special area.

Abstract: The object is to provide a process for dyeing that can provide an excellent dyeing effect while utilizing an oxidase, and a dyeing agent for use in the process. Provided is a dyeing agent comprising a modified enzyme obtained by adding positive charge by a chemical modification with an amine to an enzyme selected from the group consisting of an enzyme specified as EC 1.10.3.1, an enzyme specified as EC 1.10.3.2, an enzyme specified as EC 1.3.3.5, an enzyme specified as EC 1.10.3.4, an enzyme specified as EC 1.10.3.3 and an enzyme specified as EC 1.14.18.1. A process for dyeing using the dyeing agent is also provided.

Abstract: The object is to provide a process for dyeing that can provide an excellent dyeing effect while utilizing an oxidase, and a dyeing agent for use in the process. Provided is a dyeing agent comprising a modified enzyme obtained by adding positive charge by a chemical modification with an amine to an enzyme selected from the group consisting of an enzyme specified as EC 1.10.3.1, an enzyme specified as EC 1.10.3.2, an enzyme specified as EC 1.3.3.5, an enzyme specified as EC 1.10.3.4, an enzyme specified as EC 1.10.3.3 and an enzyme specified as EC 1.14.18.1. A process for dyeing using the dyeing agent is also provided.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory chip, which is connected to a controller that controls reading and writing of data in response to a request from an external device, includes: a memory including a special area that is a predetermined data storage area; a key storage unit that stores therein a second key that corresponds to a first key used by the external device to convert the data; a converting unit that receives, from the controller, data to be written into the special area and generates converted data by converting the data to be written using the second key; and a writing unit that writes the converted data into the special area.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory chip, which is connected to a controller that controls reading and writing of data in response to a request from an external device, includes: a memory including a special area that is a predetermined data storage area; a key storage unit that stores therein a second key that corresponds to a first key used by the external device to convert the data; a converting unit that receives, from the controller, data to be written into the special area and generates converted data by converting the data to be written using the second key; and a writing unit that writes the converted data into the special area.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory chip, which is connected to a writing device that writes data and to a reading device that reads data, includes: a memory including a first area that is a predetermined data storage area; a second encryption key generating unit that receives second key information stored in the reading device and generates a third key; and a sending unit that transmits, to the reading device, second encrypted data obtained by encrypting data stored in the memory using the third key. The second encrypted data is received by the reading device and is decrypted by using a fourth key that is stored in the reading device and that corresponds to the third key.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory chip, which is connected to a controller that controls reading and writing of data in response to a request from an external device, includes: a memory including a special area that is a predetermined data storage area; a key storage unit that stores therein a second key that corresponds to a first key used by the external device to convert the data; a converting unit that receives, from the controller, data to be written into the special area and generates converted data by converting the data to be written using the second key; and a writing unit that writes the converted data into the special area.

Abstract: A transformed microorganism prepared by inserting into a host microorganism with zinc tolerance a D-aminoacylase-producing gene which selectively produces D-aminoacylase alone between D-aminoacylase and L-aminoacylase. A process comprising culturing the transformed microorganism in a culture medium containing zinc ion and obtaining D-aminoacylase from the culture at a high efficiency.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a circuit structure capable of carrying out the function test of the refresh counter and the measurement of the counter cycle at the time of the refresh operation. The counter generates a refresh row address. The bit line sense amplifier circuit connected to a bit line pair for transmitting data of a memory cell, consists of the N-channel sense amplifier and the P-channel sense amplifier. The sense amplifier driving circuit supplies respective driving signals for the N-channel sense amplifier and the P-channel sense amplifier. The test control circuit is provided for carrying out the function test of the refresh counter and the measurement of the counter cycle at the time of the refresh operation, and controls the driving signals so as to set one of the N-channel sense amplifier and the P-channel sense amplifier in a non-active state at the time of a test mode.

Abstract: A scanning optical apparatus according to the present invention comprises a light source, a modulator for modulating a light flux emitted from the light source, an image forming device for forming an image of the light flux from the light source to a predetermined position, a deflector for deflecting the light flux from the light source in a predetermined position, a photosensitive device for sensing the light flux deflected by the deflector, an adjusting device for adjusting an image forming position of the light flux by the image forming device in correspondence to a signal obtained by the photosensitive device and an inhibiting device when the light flux emitted from the light source is being modulated by the modulator in correspondence to a predetermined signal. By the scanning optical apparatus of the invention, the focal deviation can be always stably corrected and a stable image with high density can be obtained.

Abstract: A motor supported by a dynamic pressure fluid bearing supporting a rotatable member by the dynamic pressure of fluid created by rotation is hermetically sealed with respect to the outside. The motor further includes a fixed shaft with the grooves and a rotatable sleeve. The rotatable sleeve is engageable with the fixed shaft and an optical member are mounted on the rotatable shaft.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus for forming superimposed images has a plurality of image holders each respectively for holding an image, a plurality of image forming stations for forming an image on the holders, and an adjusting device for adjusting positions of images formed on image holders except for that image station which is designated to be a standard station for adjusting or which is not used of image formation.

Abstract: A device having a movable belt for transporting, for example, a recording medium, at least one rotary body around which the belt is wound so as to be supported thereon, and limiting portions or members for limiting the movement of the belt in the axial direction of the rotary body. The device is designed to stabilize the movement of the belt by making the friction between the limiting members smaller than the friction between the belt and the rotary body.

Abstract: A catridge changer for carrying a cartridge to a utilization position and returning it to its initial position after the utilization thereof has a cartridge containing chamber for containing a number of cartridges therein, a hand member for gripping a selected cartridge, a hand moving device for moving the hand member gripping the selected cartridge to the cartridge containing chamber and the utilization position to carry the cartridge, and a correcting device for correcting the posture of the cartridge gripped by the hand member to a regular posture.