Abstract: During play of a multi-player competitive game, a specified number of sets of play is performed on the basis of an operation input by a player, and a score based on a play result and a total score of the scores calculated so far are calculated for each play. Player information regarding each player of the multi-player competitive game is updated as necessary and displayed, regardless of whether all players have completed play in a predetermined set, such that the player information is displayed in a display order corresponding to rankings based on total scores obtained so far. Furthermore, final rankings are displayed on the basis of the total scores after completion of the specified number of sets of play by all the players.

Abstract: A thermoelectric element material according to the present invention includes a quantum dot portion including a large number of quantum dots. The quantum dot portion includes carriers therein, the carriers serving to carry an electric current. Of the large number of quantum dots, adjacent quantum dots are separate from each other and are close to each other to an extent allowing the carriers to move between the quantum dots.

Abstract: Provided herein are nanocrystal assemblies comprising quantum dots, a dopant (e.g., an organic compound dopant), and a ligand bridging the quantum dots. Also provided are methods of preparing the assemblies and devices comprising the assemblies (e.g., field effect transistors, thermoelectric generators).

Abstract: A thermoelectric element material according to the present invention includes a quantum dot portion including a large number of quantum dots. The quantum dot portion includes carriers therein, the carriers serving to carry an electric current. Of the large number of quantum dots, adjacent quantum dots are separate from each other and are close to each other to an extent allowing the carriers to move between the quantum dots.

Abstract: A game device according to the present embodiment includes a camera as image pick-up means. An inner camera is accommodated in an upper housing. In addition, a microphone hole is provided in an inner surface of the upper housing so as to sense external sound through a microphone.

Abstract: A game device according to the present embodiment includes a camera as image pick-up means. An inner camera is accommodated in an upper housing. In addition, a microphone hole is provided in an inner surface of the upper housing so as to sense external sound through a microphone.

Abstract: Identification information of another image communication apparatus is received, as transmitter information indicating a transmitter, from the another image communication apparatus, and display is performed so as to indicate the transmitter on display means in accordance with the transmitter information having been received, and a user is allowed to select whether or not an image is to be received from the another image communication apparatus having transmitted the transmitter information. Next, its own identification information is transmitted, as destination information indicating a destination, to the another image communication apparatus which is selected as the transmitter from which an image is to be received. An image is received from the another image communication apparatus to which the destination information is transmitted, and the received image is stored in storage means.

Abstract: A game device according to the present embodiment includes a camera as image pick-up means. An inner camera is accommodated in an upper housing. In addition, a microphone hole is provided in an inner surface of the upper housing so as to sense external sound through a microphone.

Abstract: Identification information of another image communication apparatus is received, as transmitter information indicating a transmitter, from the another image communication apparatus, and display is performed so as to indicate the transmitter on display means in accordance with the transmitter information having been received, and a user is allowed to select whether or not an image is to be received from the another image communication apparatus having transmitted the transmitter information. Next, its own identification information is transmitted, as destination information indicating a destination, to the another image communication apparatus which is selected as the transmitter from which an image is to be received. An image is received from the another image communication apparatus to which the destination information is transmitted, and the received image is stored in storage means.

Abstract: An organic semiconductor device includes a substrate, a gate electrode formed directly on the substrate , gate insulating film formed directly on the gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode formed directly on the gate insulating film, an organic semiconductor layer formed directly on the source electrode and the drain electrode, and a voltage control layer disposed directly between the gate insulating film and the organic semiconductor layer and directly contacting the source electrode and the drain electrode, wherein the voltage control layer gives an ambipolar characteristic to the organic semiconductor layer.

Abstract: An organic thin film transistor and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The transistor has a threshold voltage that can be easily controlled without changing the material forming an organic semiconductor film. The organic thin film transistor includes a gate electrode, a gate insulating film, a source electrode, a drain electrode, and an organic semiconductor film. A threshold voltage controlling film is provided between the gate insulating film and the organic semiconductor film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new redox-active polymer capable of an adequate redox reaction even at low temperature and effectively usable as a high-capacity, high-energy density battery, a large-area electrochromic element, or a biochemical sensor using a microelectrode. This redox-active polymer is of being prepared by polymerizing an aromatic or heterocyclic compound having two or more thiourea groups with an aromatic or heterocyclic compound having two or more isothiocyanate groups. For example, The redox-active polymer may be of being prepared by polymerizing N,N?-1,4-phenylene-bis-thiourea with phenylene-1,4-diisothiocyanate. The redox-active polymer is suitable as an electrode material, particularly a cathode for lithium secondary batteries.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor element in which a characteristic control layer for controlling a threshold voltage of the semiconductor element interposed in between an organic-semiconductor layer facing to a gate electrode across an insulating layer, and the insulating layer, the method comprising: selecting a density of the characteristic control layer depending on a threshold voltage of the semiconductor element; and forming the characteristic control layer of the density selected in the selection step.

Abstract: An organic semiconductor device includes a gate insulating film, an organic semiconductor layer, and a voltage control layer disposed in at least part of an area between the gate insulating film and the organic semiconductor layer and giving an ambipolar characteristic to the organic semiconductor layer.

Abstract: An organic thin film transistor and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The transistor has a threshold voltage that can be easily controlled without changing the material forming an organic semiconductor film. The organic thin film transistor includes a gate electrode, a gate insulating film, a source electrode, a drain electrode, and an organic semiconductor film. A threshold voltage controlling film is provided between the gate insulating film and the organic semiconductor film.

Abstract: Fullerene compounds such as C60 are dissolved into solvents such as toluene in concentration of 1.times.10-3 mol/L or more. When the solution is coagulated, fullerene associated bodies are formed. After the re-dissolution of the solution, the associated bodies are excited by laser beam, and the resultant is cluster compounds of fullerene having specific number of monomers, such as 23 and 53. The cluster is stable and separable from the solution.

Abstract: This invention discloses a connector for printed board connection comprising a first body having a plurality of first contacts to be connected with one printed wiring and a second body facing to the first contacts of the first body, in which the first body and the second body are turnably and detachably connected with each other, each end of the first contacts and each end of the second contacts are brought into contact with each other within a turning range, so that the printed boards may be easily and speedily connected with each other and that the arrangement of the printed boards may be freely selected while electrical connection therebetween being assured, maintenance being easily carried out and cost being saved thereby.