Abstract: Rear vehicle body structure (10) includes a sub-frame (16), which has left and right sub side members (51, 52) and front and rear sub cross members (53, 54) that together constitute a substantially rectangular framework (46). The left sub side member includes a left rear extension portion (58) extending from the framework toward the rear of the vehicle body and connected to a left rear joint section (42), where the rear cross member and the left rear side frame are joined together. The right sub side member includes a right rear extension portion (63) extending from the framework toward the rear of the vehicle body and connected to a right rear joint section (44).

Abstract: A sunroof system for a motor vehicle includes two guide rails at least approximately parallel to one another and a slide in each guide rail. The slide is displaceable in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. A front opening mechanism and a rear opening mechanism are assigned to a front edge and a rear edge, respectively, of a cover of the sunroof system. The front opening mechanism has a transmission lever and the rear opening mechanism has an opening lever. The slide, when displaced rearwards along the guide rail, is first coupled to the rear opening mechanism and then to the front opening mechanism.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a motor vehicle includes a seat cushion and an output shaft rotatably coupled to the seat cushion. An actuator is fixedly coupled to the seat cushion and operatively coupled to the output shaft for rotatably driving the output shaft. A front leg is operably connected to the actuator for movement between a support position supporting the seat cushion and a retracted position folded underneath the seat cushion. A front latch is mounted on the front leg and is positioned to selectively engage a striker bar along a motor vehicle floor for maintaining the front leg in the support position. A link assembly extends between the output shaft and the front latch for selectively unlocking the front latch as the output shaft is rotatably driven by the actuator to drive the front leg between the retracted position and the support position.

Abstract: A spring locking knob and a fixed stop at the upper ends of the front legs of a chair frame cooperate to restrict movement of a slideset joining the front legs, rear legs and seat support struts of a chair in making the chair with its cover seat more stable and resistant to an inadvertent folding closure.

Abstract: A tray table assembly for a reclinable seat that includes a tray table support arm including a support arm guide member and a slot for receiving a seat frame guide member therein for providing vertically translation of the assembly with seat movement, a support arm guiding member defining a guiding surface and an assembly stowing detent, a tray table pivotably attached to the tray table support arm, and a mechanical stop for limiting rotating of the tray table support arm.

Abstract: A vehicle seat has a back rest, a head restraint, which is adjustable in the height and which has a head cushion, and a ventilation device, whose exhaust vent for blowing out a warm airflow is arranged on the upper side of the back rest. The vehicle seat that has a construction that is simplified and aesthetically pleasing and that is characterized in that a diverting mechanism is provided in a lower area of the head restraint and is integrated into the head cushion. The warm airflow issuing from the exhaust vent is diverted into the head and/or neck area of a seat passenger via this diverting mechanism.

Abstract: A holder for personal effects in a vehicle comprising a base that fits around the support rods of a headrest, a mount that may adjustably connected to the base and designed to hold the strap or other hanging feature of one or more personal items, and at least one securement block that may be used to sure up the base, limit its ability to move laterally, or help it to support heavier items. The base may be detachable and reversible so that it can be used in combination with the headrest support rods of a seat on either side of the car and so that the arm can be positioned in a maximum number of variations for the convenience of the user. In some embodiments, one or more of the securement blocks is easily removable and re-attachable to the base to accommodate a large variety of headrest and support rod configurations.

Abstract: A technology is provided effective for aiming at improving an assembling capability of an airbag module in a vehicle seat, on which an airbag module is mounted having a construction in which an airbag is developed and expanded from a downside to an upside of the seat cushion, against a movement of the vehicle occupant in a front of the motor vehicle, in a condition of the occupant being seated in the vehicle seat, at a time when an accident occurs. A vehicle seat with respect to the present invention is constructed such that a hollow portion that is caved downward, which is provided in a seat pan is capable of holding an airbag module.

Abstract: An occupant restraint device 10 in which a bag is disposed without being folded includes a bag 12 disposed above the seat pan 8 and being inflatable to push a front portion of the seat cushion from below, and a gas generator 14 for inflating the bag 12. The bag 12 is disposed on the seat pan 8 in a flattened state without being folded.

Abstract: A seat assembly for a vehicle, such as a school bus, accommodates two or three passengers, depending on the size and stature of the passengers. The seat assembly is equipped with three seatbelts and five buckles spaced along a seatback. When three passengers are utilizing the seat assembly, each of the three seatbelts and three of the buckles are utilized. When two passengers are utilizing the seat assembly, two of the seatbelts and the remaining two buckles are utilized. The seatbelts and buckles are visually coded and/or keyed to prevent improper use. When the buckles are not being utilized, they are housed in cavities formed in the seatback to avoid interference with the passengers.

Abstract: A seat frame of a stadium seat includes a lower cross beam, bench-engaging support arms configured to mount over a top, flat surface of the stadium bench, and upright support members. The upright support members include rounded upper ends that may be rearwardly canted.

Abstract: A motion support apparatus comprising an elongated member composed of an elastomeric material and having a pinch-free exterior surface, the elongated member including a first end attached to a support surface and a second end secured to an underside of a user supporting member to provide a range of motion to the user supporting member through the flexing and bending of the elongated member while preventing the presence of potential pinch points thereon.

Abstract: A chair according to embodiments of the present invention includes a base; a first linkage pivotably coupled to the base, a seat pivotably coupled to the first linkage, a second linkage pivotably coupled to the seat and pivotably coupled to the base, a back comprising a substantially upright portion and an attachment portion, the attachment portion pivotably coupled to the base at a first pivot point, and a third linkage pivotably coupled to the back at a second pivot point and pivotably coupled to the second linkage, wherein the second pivot point is on the attachment portion between the first pivot point and the substantially upright portion.

Abstract: An occupational support chair system and method that provides frontal support to a user. The support chair system includes a lower support frame composed of a dual section hydraulic frame and an upper support frame. The upper support frame can be configured as a spinal column associated with a number of individual locking segments. The upper support frame further includes a breast support and a removable chin support in order to provide frontal support to the user. An adjustable swivel seat can be attached to the upper support frame to relieve stress and fatigue stemming from prolonged periods of standing. The support chair system further includes a stabilizing base segment, which comprises retractable wheels and a housing for batteries, electrical and computer components.

Abstract: A recliner mechanism for a vehicle seat is provided. The recliner mechanism includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part forming a housing with an interior and being arranged on a common shaft. The recliner mechanism further includes a latching device arranged in the interior of the housing. The latching device has a latching pawl and a holding and adjusting member. The latching pawl is able to be adjusted to a locked position relative to the first mounting part. The holding and adjusting member is able to be reversibly adjusted from a first position effecting the locked position and a second position effecting an unlocked position by rotating the shaft. The holding and adjusting member rotates about a swivel pin that is provided substantially parallel to the shaft and is spaced apart therefrom.

Abstract: The auxiliary seat belt device of the present invention is an auxiliary seat belt device which is removably secured to a vehicle seat belt that is installed by connecting a buckle and a tongue that is inserted into the buckle. The auxiliary seat belt device of the present invention includes: a first belt, a first fixation member that has a first through hole that is attached to one end of the first belt, and a first fastening member that is attached to the other end of the first belt. Here, the tongue comprises a tongue insert piece that is inserted into the buckle and connected to the buckle. With the buckle insert piece, which passes through the first through hole, inserted in the buckle, the first fixation member, the tongue and the buckle are connected together. The auxiliary seat belt device of the present invention can be easily attached to or detached from an existing seat belt without having to modify the seat belt.

Abstract: A child safety seat tether anchor for securing a child safety seat to a mounting portion of a vehicle is provided. The child safety seat tether anchor may comprise a metal strip cooperating with a plurality of vertically offset pins extending from a surface of an engagement structure and positioned along a length of the metal strip. The metal strip is bent by the plurality of pins along a length of the metal strip so that when pulled in tension, the metal strip slides while bending around the pins to absorb energy.

Abstract: A chisel holder system including a base part and a chisel holder. The base part includes a socket wherein the chisel holder with a plug-in insert is introduced. The chisel holder has a bearing surface supported on a supporting surface of the base plate, and the base part has a shoulder connected to the supporting surface. A replacement chamber is formed between the shoulder and a facing end surface of the chisel holder. According to this invention, the supporting surface is placed in the transition region in relation to the shoulder by at least one recess of the shoulder so that the flat-shaped connection between the supporting surface and the shoulder, in the region of the recess, is interrupted in order to optimize the resistance to wear and tear of the base part.

Abstract: A motorcycle wheel assembly having a wheel with a central hub and an axle extending centrally through the hub with interior wheel bearings and at least one brake disc in abutment with the outside surface of the hub is provided with at least a wheel cover fitted onto a spacer surrounding the axle between the brake disc and the lower extremity of an adjacent fork in order to protect the wheel bearings and the mounting bolts from sand and grit. The wheel cover includes a shoulder portion on one side through which a spacer and an axle extend and an outer lip overlying the brake disc and mounting bolts.

Abstract: The wheel shield apparatus provides a selectively folded first panel and second panel, each having a plurality of hingedly adjoined radial segments and also provides clear panels so that wheels and hubcaps can be seen. The optional elastic cord hooks the apparatus to a wheel and tire. The folding radial segments provide for compact storage and transport when desired. The segments are easily folded out and the two panels fastened together to quickly form a shield for wheels and hubcaps, against chemicals, especially sprays which are typically used. Each segment of each panel is doubly hinged to the next to ensure durability.

Abstract: A tensile connector assembly comprising a longitudinal tensile element having a longitudinal axis, an end portion and a cross-section, a connecting element connected to the longitudinal tensile element, and a bracing element connected to the longitudinal tensile element. With a tensile axis of applied tensile load along said longitudinal tensile element. Where the longitudinal tensile element is anchored to the bracing element and the connecting element is connected to the longitudinal tensile element via a welded connection at a welded interface. Where the connections permit the longitudinal tensile element to support said tensile load along the tensile axis.

Abstract: A brake system assembly for a motor vehicle is provided comprising an air compressor operably engaged to the motor vehicle engine; a compressed air control device; at least one supply circuit for retaining compressed air in fluid communication with the compressed air control device; a service brake operably engaged by the application of compressed air; a parking brake operably disengaged by the application of compressed air; a dash control assembly having a parking brake control; a plurality of functional conduits for fluid communication; and a plurality of valves for manipulating compressed air including a foot brake valve for selectively engaging the brake system.

Abstract: A braking system for a floor conveyor, which features at least one travel motor for at least one driven wheel, an electric steering control for at least one steered wheel, a service brake with a braking transmitter generating a braking signal and an electromagnetically releasable spring brake as an emergency stop brake, which is amongst others actuable when an error signal is generated in the steering control or a braking signal otherwise, which further features a superordinated vehicle control for various functions of the floor conveyor and a battery for supplying the individual electric consumers, wherein the steering control actuates a first switch at an error signal, which cuts off the electric connection between the battery and the emergency stop brake, wherein an additional switch is connected in series with the first switch and is actuable by a PWM actuator of the vehicle control, and a control line is connected between the steering control and the vehicle control, such that both switches are switched

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing deviations between the effective current and the measured current in a pulse-width-modulated current control, in particular for electronic brake control units of motor vehicles, wherein the measured current is determined at a certain predefined time within an actuation period and a compensation occurs by means of temperature-responsive and/or supply-voltage-responsive compensation variables which are added to the measured current such that a corrected nominal current is available for current control. The invention also relates to a circuit arrangement for actuating several inductive loads and comprises a circuit for PWM control of the load current. The method of the invention is implemented as a program in a microcomputer or microcomputer system that is electrically connected to the PWM circuit.

Abstract: An electric brake system for an aircraft as described herein electrically actuates brake mechanisms in a seamless manner when a power interrupt condition is experienced. While operating in an autobraking mode and in response to a power interrupt condition, the electric brake system preserves the last brake actuation command generated by the autobrake function. After normal operating power is reestablished, the last brake actuation command is retrieved and processed by the electric brake system. While operating in a pedal braking mode and in response to a power interrupt condition, the electric brake system discards the last brake actuation command generated from brake pedal interaction. After normal operating power is reestablished, the brake pedal data is refreshed to generate a new brake actuation command. These procedures reduce lurching and unexpected brake actuation levels following a power interrupt in the electric brake system.

Abstract: A vehicular brake hydraulic pressure controller has a reference hydraulic pressure acquisition section 21a for acquiring hydraulic pressure achieved on the other side of an electromagnetic valve as reference hydraulic pressure, a differential pressure calculation section 21b for calculating a differential pressure Py by subtracting previously-estimated hydraulic pressure achieved on one side of the electromagnetic valve from the reference hydraulic pressure; a pressure gradient coefficient calculation section 21c for acquiring a pressure gradient coefficient K correlating with a drive current of the electromagnetic valve and the differential pressure Py, and an estimated hydraulic pressure calculation section 21e for estimating current hydraulic pressure by adding a product, which has been produced by multiplying the differential pressure Py by the pressure gradient coefficient K, to the previously-estimated hydraulic pressure achieved on one side of the electromagnetic valve.

Abstract: This invention relates to an endless elastomeric traction band that is used to propel tracked vehicles. The traction band generally comprises a main body defining an outer ground-engaging surface and an inner wheel-engaging surface. The outer surface is generally provided with ground-engaging traction lugs. The inner surface of the traction band is preferably provided with one or more row of longitudinally aligned guide lugs and one or more rows of longitudinally aligned drive lugs. Additionally, guide lug reinforcements are inserted into said guide lugs and said band body to laterally reinforce the guide lugs and minimize de-tracking occurrences.

Abstract: An adjustable storage system includes one or more adjustable storage units. The storage units generally comprise opposing panels comprising a polymer material and one or more shelf supports means that are integral with the panels. Shelves and/or drawers, also made from polymer materials, may then be disposed between the panels. Storage units may be added to the storage system by adding additional panels. In some embodiments, adjacent storage units of a storage unit may share a panel.

Abstract: An external locking mechanism for a filing cabinet incorporating two hinged blocking plates at each side of the cabinet and a locking bar which is movable without removal from attachment to the cabinet to positions such that the blocking plates can be selectively prevented from being moved to unblocked positions or permitted to be moved to unblocked positions.

Abstract: A toolbox assembly 10 which is adapted to allow material to be easily and securely stored and retrieved and which is aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a body; a compartment within the body; a container within the compartment, the container being moveable along a first direction; an electrical device, the electrical device moving along with the container in the first direction when the container moves along the first direction; and a conductor for providing an electrical signal to the electrical device, the conductor being extendable and retractable in the first direction when the electrical device moves along the first direction.

Abstract: A switchgear cabinet with a rack and/or panel elements, wherein a mounting plate can be attached to an interior of the switchgear cabinet. A lower edge of the mounting plate has sliding elements, wherein one or several spacing elements are fastened on a rear panel element and/or on rear parts of the rack, by which the mounting plate is supported in the mounting position. The mounting plate can provide fastening receivers in the area of the lower edge and the upper edge which, in the installation position of the mounting plate, cooperate with fastening elements of the lower and upper contact elements and fix the mounting plate rigidly in place. With sliding elements supported on the bottom or the cover plate and fastening elements at the spacing elements and fastening receivers on the mounting plate, an installation without sliding rails is possible, wherein the switchgear cabinet can be installed facing the attachment area with the bottom plate or the cover plate.

Abstract: A biaxial flow damper used in an auto-close mechanism of a sliding rail assembly is disclosed to include a cylinder body defining flow parallel flow chambers, two first end caps respectively mounted in the front and rear sides of the cylinder body to close one end of each of the flow chambers, two second end caps respectively mounted in the front and rear sides of the cylinder body to close the opposite end of each of the flow chambers, two pistons respectively slidably mounted in the flow chambers of the cylinder body, and two piston rods respectively connected to the pistons and respectively extending out of the first end caps at the front and rear sides of the cylinder body.

Abstract: In an image recording apparatus, there are oppositely arranged an image recording section capable of recording an image all over the recording width of a recording medium, and a platen section which holds the recording medium and which conveys the recording medium perpendicularly to a width direction of the recording medium. A platen driving unit can vary a space between the image recording section and the platen section. Positioning pins of a carriage are engaged with slide hooks to set a space between the platen driving unit and the image recording section.

Abstract: A scale is provided with a plurality of marks or slits arranged in a first direction such that a distance between centers of adjacent marks or slits in the first direction assumes a first length. An encoder is opposing the scale and includes: a photo emitter, operable to emit light; and a plurality of photo detectors, each of which has a light receiving region adapted to receive the light emitted from the photo emitter and transmitted by way of the marks or slits, and is operable to output a detection signal in accordance with a quantity of the light received by the light receiving region, so that the detection signal has a first cycle corresponding to the first length. A control signal generator is operable to generate a control signal having a second cycle which is (½n1) of the first cycle. A controller is operable to estimate a rotation speed of a motor based on a third cycle which is defined by subsequent (2n1) second cycles. Here, n1 is an integer no less than one.

Abstract: A multifunctional device including a lower frame, a main control board, and a cartridge holder. A conveying space is formed in the lower frame farther forward than a recording unit and includes a discharge space for receiving discharged recording sheet. The main control board is disposed horizontally above the conveying space when viewed from the front. The recording unit is disposed farther rearward than the conveying space, with its topmost part substantially equal in height to the main control board. The cartridge holder is disposed to the side of the conveying space and the main control board and fits vertically within the top part.

Abstract: An image forming device includes a feeding unit, a recording unit, and a controller. The feeding unit includes a first feeding member and a second feeding member disposed at a downstream of the first feeding member in a feeding direction. At least one of the first feeding member and the second feeding member feeds a recording medium in the feeding direction. The recording unit is disposed between the first feeding member and the second feeding member to eject a plurality of ink droplets onto the recording medium fed between the first feeding member and the second feeding member. A plurality of ink droplets ejected onto the recording medium forms a plurality of raster lines extending in a main-scanning direction orthogonal to the feeding direction.

Abstract: A liquid discharging apparatus includes upstream side nozzle group, a downstream side nozzle group, and a transport mechanism. The downstream side nozzle group is located on a downstream side in a transport direction as compared with the upstream side nozzle group. The transport mechanism transports a medium in the transport direction to the upstream side nozzle group and to the downstream side nozzle group. The upstream side nozzle group and the downstream side nozzle group each are formed of a plurality of nozzle columns that are arranged in the transport direction. Each of the nozzle columns is formed so that a plurality of nozzles that discharge liquid are arranged in a direction that intersects with the transport direction. A transport speed varies in accordance with the number of nozzle columns used.

Abstract: A liquid ejecting apparatus including an ejecting head that ejects a liquid from at least one row of nozzles of the ejecting head to an object, a capping unit that caps a nozzle-formed surface of the ejecting head, a suction unit that suctions a space in the capping unit, a detector that, when a liquid supplied to the ejecting head is switched to a different liquid, detects a characteristic of the different liquid and/or a characteristic of the liquid ejected by the ejecting head, and a controller that performs determination of a level of the detection and control of suction of the suction unit on the basis of a result of the determination.

Abstract: A method (300) is described of determining characteristic of an ink jet printer (15). A chart containing multiple regions or patches is printed (320) on a print medium (115) using the ink jet print (15). The chart includes at least a first region printed using a first set of nozzles, and at least a second region printed using a second set of nozzles. The first and second sets of nozzles are a predetermined distance apart in the printer head of the printer (15). The printing of the first and second regions is also separated by a print medium advance operation equal to the predetermined distance. This causes the first and second regions to be aligned in the direction of the print medium advance operation. The chart is then imaged using scanner (16) chart to form a chart image. The positions of the regions appearing in the chart image are next determined (340).

Abstract: An ink jet recording apparatus includes a recording head having a plurality of discharge ports for discharging ink supplied from an ink tank and a plurality of heating elements. The ink jet recording apparatus further includes a detection unit configured to detect a remaining amount of ink in the ink tank, and a preliminary discharge unit configured to discharge ink from the discharge ports, unrelated to recording, by applying energy to the heating elements for recovering the recording head. The ink jet recording apparatus performs control so that when the remaining amount of ink detected is less than a predesignated remaining amount of ink, energy applied to the heating elements per unit time by the preliminary discharge unit is smaller as compared with energy applied to the heating elements per unit time when the remaining amount of ink is more than or equal to the predesignated remaining amount of ink.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for flushing a liquid ejecting apparatus by ejecting liquid from a nozzle of a liquid ejecting head toward a liquid catcher that is provided opposite to a nozzle opening surface of the liquid ejecting head. The method comprises applying an electric field between the nozzle opening surface and the liquid catcher, ejecting the liquid from the nozzle toward the liquid catcher, detecting a change in voltage that is attributable to electrostatic induction generated when the liquid is ejected toward the liquid catcher, and determining whether to continue or discontinue the ejection of the liquid based on the change in voltage.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus is disclosed that includes a carriage that moves back and forth along the main scanning direction, plural recording heads mounted on the carriage that discharge recording liquid, a guide that guides the carriage in the main scanning direction, a power source and a drive pulley that drive the carriage to move in the main scanning direction, a driven pulley that transmits the drive power from the power source to the carriage, and a motion transmitting element that is arranged over the drive pulley and the driven pulley. The carriage is forced toward the guide by a tension generated by deflecting an extending direction of the motion transmitting element.

Abstract: There is provided a carriage driving apparatus having a first guide member and a second guide member that extend in parallel and are adjacent to each other, and a carriage disposed between the first guide member and the second guide member that queue side by side, the carriage being capable of reciprocative movement in a extending direction of the guide members by being guided by the guide members. The carriage driving apparatus including a detection strip arranged along the extending direction for detecting the position of the carriage in the extending direction, and first extending portion and second extending portion mounted respectively at one end and another end of the first guide member and extending respectively from each end so as to be perpendicular to the extending direction and a queuing direction of the guide members, the extending portions supporting the detection strip.

Abstract: A printhead integrated circuit having a monolithic wafer substrate supporting an array of droplet ejectors for ejecting drops of printing fluid onto print media. Each drop ejector has a nozzle and an actuator for ejecting a drop of printing fluid through the nozzle. The array has more than 10000 of the droplet ejectors so that it provides a high nozzle pitch and the printhead has a very high ‘true’ print resolution—i.e. the high number of dots per inch is achieved by a high number of nozzles per inch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printhead assembly for a printer system. The printhead assembly includes an elongate substrate defining a channel and spaced apart sets of ink supply holes. Printhead modules are mounted serially along the substrate outside the channel. Each printhead module includes an ink ejection integrated circuit in fluid communication with a respective set of ink supply holes. An ink distribution arrangement is located within the channel and distributes ink to the sets of ink supply holes.

Abstract: A liquid ejecting head includes a plurality of nozzles, each including an ejection outlet for ejecting a droplet, an ejection energy generating element, disposed at a position opposing the ejection outlet, for generating energy for ejecting a droplet, a pressure chamber provided with the ejection energy generating element and fluidly communicating with the ejection outlet, and a supply passage for supplying the liquid to the pressure chamber. The nozzles include a first nozzle and a second nozzle, which are connected with respective supply passages having lengths different from each other. The first nozzle and the second nozzle are disposed at one end portion with respect to a widthwise direction of an elongated supply chamber for supplying the liquid to the first nozzle.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly for an inkjet printhead is disclosed. The nozzle assembly includes an inkjet nozzle having an actuator for ejecting an ink droplet from the inkjet nozzle when a resistive element of the actuator is heated by an electrical current. A drive transistor provides an energy pulse to the resistive element of the actuator, and control logic controls the drive transistor. The velocity of the ink droplet is less than 8 m/s.

Abstract: A refill unit that includes: an ink cartridge; a case having an opening formed in a front face thereof for inserting/extracting the ink cartridge and a holding portion communicated with the opening for housing the ink cartridge; an urging mechanism disposed in the case and engaging with an upper face of the ink cartridge housed in the holding portion, the urging mechanism urging the ink cartridge elastically toward the opening; a door disposed on the case and capable of moving between a closed position, at which the opening is closed with the ink cartridge being housed in the holding portion, and an opened position; and a presser member disposed on the door and capable of pressing the ink cartridge housed in the holding portion toward the opening when the door moves from the closed position to the opened position.

Abstract: A printhead assembly includes a chassis, an ink reservoir secured on the chassis and printhead modules attached to the reservoir. Each printhead module includes a first molding defining a plurality of ink chambers and a plurality of clips. The clips are releasably engaged with receiving formations defined by the ink reservoir. A second molding is in engagement with the fist molding to cover the ink chambers. A sub-assembly is attached to the second molding. The sub-assembly includes an ink ejection integrated circuit which is supplied with ink from the ink chambers via the second molding and a Tape Automated Bond (TAB) film which is electrically connected to the integrated circuit.