Abstract: A musical drum support stand which supports a musical drum and suspends it off the ground or floor surface. The support stand includes a base section that defines an opening and a first member typically ring-shaped and a spaced-apart second member also typically ring-shaped situated below the first member. A plurality of spaced-apart brace support members are provided to join the first member to the second member with each of the brace support members being alternatively curved in concave-convex relation and adapted for detachably receiving and securely gripping the drum shell's base section and holding it in suspension off the ground.

Abstract: A keyboard device for an electronic keyboard instrument, including several keys arranged side by side in a left-right direction, a hammer support disposed rearward of the keys, a plurality of hammers pivotally supported by the hammer support to be pivotally moved in accordance with key depression, and a key switch having a plurality of switch bodies provided in association with the respective hammers and a switch board mounted to the hammer support. The hammer support has a hammer supporting part for supporting the hammers and a switch mounting part to which the key switch is mounted, and is formed by an injection molded article of a predetermined kind of synthetic resin.

Abstract: A keyboard device for an electronic keyboard instrument, capable of ensuring stable contact between movable contacts and fixed contacts of a switch body, to accurately detect key depression information. A hammer has a pressure-applying surface formed in a predetermined configuration. A key switch detects key depression information and includes a substrate with fixed contacts, a hollow switch body with a pressure-receiving surface, and movable contacts provided inside the body. Pressing of the pressure-receiving surface by the pressure-applying surface sequentially brings the movable contacts into contact with the fixed contacts, causing switch body compressive deformation. The pressure-receiving surface and pressure-applying surface are complementary in shape, and an orientation of the former conforms to an orientation of the latter when hammer pivotal motion is terminated after the movable contacts are brought into contact with the fixed contacts.

Abstract: A music playing movement display control device 1 includes CPU 11 that creates a time list including respective times and a time in advance of the respective times during a musical performance, based on music playing information. The CPU 11 draws on the display unit 16 a movement image of a finger showing a pressed key position on a keyboard at the respective times and a movement image of a finger showing a pressed key position on a keyboard at the times in advance to the respective times for each of the respective times during a musical performance, based on music playing information, movement information, keyboard data, structure data, and a time list.

Abstract: A music piece order determination device includes a beat information corrector, a correlation value calculator, and a music piece order determiner. The beat information corrector acquires beat position information and a tempo value in a musical composition, and corrects the beat position information such that the tempo value becomes the same value as a reference value. The correlation value calculator calculates a correlation value indicative of a degree of correlation of beat position information between respective musical compositions among a plurality of musical compositions, based on the beat position information. The music piece order determiner determines a music piece order, which is a reproduction order of musical compositions, based on the correlation value between the respective musical compositions.

Abstract: A playback apparatus includes: a storage unit storing music data and group identification information for identifying groups in which the music data are arranged in a predetermined unit; a selection unit selecting the group identification information stored in the storage unit; a notification unit notifying the group identification information selected by the selection unit with a sound; and a playback unit playing back the notification of the group identification information in the notification unit and the music data belonging to the group identified by the group identification information selected by the selection unit.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for performing visualized quantitative vibrato analysis are provided. In some embodiments, a method for analyzing musical vibrato in an audio file is provided, the method comprising: receiving, using a hardware processor, a target note from a user; receiving, using the hardware processor, a time-domain signal representing a piece of music comprising a plurality of notes, wherein the plurality of notes include the target note and the target note is played with a vibrato effect; converting, using the hardware processor, the time-domain signal to a frequency-domain signal; determining, using the hardware processor, a plurality of changes in frequency and intensity of the vibrato effect over time based on the frequency-domain signal; determining, using the hardware processor, a target frequency corresponding to the target note; and displaying, on a display, data about the changes in frequency and intensity of the vibrato effect over time and data about the target frequency.

Abstract: A first contact and a second contact are provided at each of a plurality of keys, and are successively closed in accordance with a key press operation. On the basis of respective closed sense signals from the first contact and the second contact, a duration from when the first contact is closed until the second contact is closed is counted as a first count value and then a duration after this counting has ended is counted as a second count value. An attainment duration value and the second count value are compared, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a control signal is outputted. When this control signal is received, sound emission information instructing an emission of a sound by a sound emission controller is sent. The sound emission information includes touch information based on the first count value.

Abstract: An amplifier for electric guitar including a Cut control for attenuating high frequencies whose operation is expanded via a switch to alternately function as a Master Volume control.

Abstract: A thermoelectric element includes at least one thermopair and a pn-junction. The thermopair has a first material with a positive Seebeck coefficient and a second material with a negative Seebeck coefficient. The first material is selectively contacted by way of a conductor with the p-side of the pn-junction, and the second material is selectively contacted by way of a conductor with the n-side of the pn-junction.

Abstract: A thermoelectric generation apparatus 1 including a high-temperature pipe 10through which a high-temperature fluid passes; a low-temperature pipe 20 disposed horizontally adjacent to the high-temperature pipe 10 and through which a low-temperature fluid having a temperature lower than that of the high-temperature fluid passes; a thermoelectric module 32 interposed between the high-temperature pipe 10 and the low-temperature pipe 20 and generating power using a temperature difference between the high-temperature pipe 10 and the low-temperature pipe 20; a fluid chamber 28 connected to an upper portion and a lower portion of the low-temperature pipe 20, parallel to the low-temperature pipe 20; and a fluid replenisher 110 capable of replenishing the fluid chamber 28 with the low-temperature fluid in a liquid state.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device is provided in which a first photoelectric conversion module having a plurality of first photoelectric conversion elements formed on one surface of a first translucent insulated substrate and a second photoelectric conversion module having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements formed on one surface of a second translucent insulated substrate are bonded together with the first photoelectric conversion elements and the second photoelectric conversion elements placed on an inner side. The photoelectric conversion device includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion element pairs formed by electrically connecting, in series, the first photoelectric conversion elements and the second photoelectric conversion elements arranged in positions opposed to each other. All the photoelectric conversion element pairs are electrically connected in series.

Abstract: A method for forming a laminated photovoltaic structure includes providing a sheet of transparent material having light concentrating features, disposing adhesive material adjacent to the sheet of transparent material, disposing photovoltaic strips adjacent to the adhesive material, wherein the photovoltaic strips are positioned relative to the sheet of transparent material in response to exitant light characteristics of the light concentrating features, wherein photovoltaic strips are coupled via associated bus bars, wherein gap regions are located between bus bars of neighboring photovoltaic strips, disposing a rigid layer of material adjacent to the photovoltaic strips to form a composite photovoltaic structure; and thereafter laminating the composite photovoltaic structure to fill the gap regions with adhesive material and to form the laminated photovoltaic structure, wherein adhesive material adheres to the bus bars.

Abstract: A multilayer window structure for a solar cell comprises one or more layers where the bottom layer has an intrinsic material lattice spacing that is substantially the same as the emitter in the plane perpendicular to the direction of epitaxial growth. One or more upper layers of the window structure has progressively higher band gaps than the bottom layer and has intrinsic material lattice spacing is substantially different than the emitter intrinsic material lattice spacing.

Abstract: A photovoltaic device can include a doped contact layer adjacent to a semiconductor absorber layer, where the doped contact layer includes a metal base material and a dopant.

Abstract: A semiconductor substrate having an electrode formed thereon, the electrode including at least silver and glass frit, the electrode including: a multi-layered structure with a first electrode layer joined directly to the semiconductor substrate, and an upper electrode layer formed of at least one layer and disposed on the first electrode layer. The upper electrode layer is formed by firing a conductive paste having a total silver content of 75 wt % or more and 95 wt % or less, the content of silver particles having an average particle diameter of 4 ?m or greater and 8 ?m or smaller with respect to the total silver content in the upper electrode layer being higher than that in the first electrode layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cost effective methods for metallization and or metallization and interconnection of high efficiency silicon based back-contacted back-junction solar panels and solar panels thereof having a multiplicity of alternating rectangular emitter- and base regions on the back-side of each cell, each with rectangular metallic electric finger conductor above and running in parallel with the corresponding emitter- and base region, a first insulation layer in-between the wafer and finger conductors, and a second insulation layer in between the finger conductors and cell interconnections.

Abstract: A solar energy harvester comprises: an elongated stationary solar irradiance converter assembly; a concentrator comprised of a substantially flat array of flat reflective heliostatic slats disposed at tilt angles to concentrate the sun onto the converter assembly, said slats each rotating in elevation about a north-south axis; sun sensor detecting the efficacy of concentration as the sun traverses; and control circuitry and drive motor positioning the collector in elevation according to the sun sensor so that the slat array tracks and faces the sun whenever the solar incident energy is greater than a selectable threshold level.

Abstract: An energy collection system is provided. The system can include an energy collection device and an energy concentration device disposed proximate at least a portion of the energy collection device. The energy concentration device includes a non-periodic, sub-wavelength, dielectric grating.

Abstract: A tuner module is characterized by: a chassis formed with lateral surfaces wrapping four corners to open both sides; an upper cover covering one opened side of the chassis to be provided with an elastic fixation end that is fixed at the lateral surface; and a lower cover applying pressure to an external surface of the elastic fixation end to cover the other opened side of the chassis whereby another elastic hitching end that is fixed at the lateral surface is provided.

Abstract: A grounding adapter to be used with a cable comprises a central band, a plurality of upper extensions, and a plurality of lower extensions. The central band may include an upper side, an opposing lower side, a left side, and an opposing right side to form a rectangle. The upper extensions may be spaced apart and coupled to the upper side of the central band. The lower extensions may be spaced apart and coupled to the lower side of the central band. Each upper extension and lower extension may have an isosceles triangle shape with a first side and a second side of equal length and a rounded corner therebetween. The lower extensions may be offset from the upper extensions such that a space between any two lower extensions aligns with an upper extension.

Abstract: An ignition lead in an engine for conducting a large current and high voltage ignition pulse from an exciter to an igniter, which may then transform the pulse received from the ignition lead into an electrical spark, which ignites a fuel and air mixture in the combustor of the engine. The ignition lead may include a construction for improved electromagnetic shielding.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a production method of a foamed electric wire, whereby a foamed electric wire is obtained via a foamed insulation layer formation step of forming a foamed insulation layer on a conductor, wherein the foamed insulation layer formation step includes: a step of introducing a base resin into an extruding machine, a step of introducing a foaming agent into the extruding machine, and a step of extruding a mixture containing the base resin and the foaming agent from the extruding machine and forming the foamed insulation layer on the conductor, and wherein the resin contained in the mixture has a shear stress of 0.40 to 0.80 Mpa, and the base resin is a propylene-based resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode comprising an auxiliary electrode comprising a conductive pattern and a main electrode provided on at least a portion of the auxiliary electrode to be electrically connected to the auxiliary electrode, and a manufacturing method thereof.

Abstract: A device for measuring current and/or voltage in a high voltage wire can be provided in a folding insulator. The mechanically folding insulator device can include a plurality of insulated sections. Pairs of insulated sections are coupled together by a link which allows for mechanical folding of said insulator device. The insulated sections of the folding insulator device have a cavity formed therein which contains an optical fiber surrounded by an insulative material.

Abstract: Sensitive electronic components can be mounted on a printed circuit board within an electronic device. To isolate a sensitive component from stresses that may arise during an unintended impact event, the electronic component can be isolated using a groove in the printed circuit board. The electronic component may be mounted to a component mounting region using solder balls. The component mounting region may be surrounded on some or all sides by the groove. Flex circuit structures that bridge the groove or a portion of the rigid printed circuit board may be used to hold the component mounting region in place. The flex circuit structures may be provided in the form of separate structures or may be provided as an integral portion of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A printed circuit board and a semiconductor package using the same. The semiconductor package includes a printed circuit board (PCB) and a semiconductor chip mounted on the PCB. The printed circuit board includes a base substrate that has a first surface and a second surface which are positioned opposite to each other, and has through-holes, the first surface having a concave-convex portion, an adhesive layer that is disposed on the second surface of the base substrate, a wiring layer that is attached to the second surface of the base substrate by the adhesive layer and that comprises exposed portions exposed through the through-holes, an adhesive member that is disposed on the first surface of the base substrate and adheres the semiconductor chip to the first surface, and electrical connection members that electrically connect the wiring layer with the semiconductor chip.

Abstract: A wiring substrate includes an inorganic substrate including a substrate body formed of an inorganic material, a wiring pattern formed on the substrate body, and an external connection terminal being electrically connected to the wiring pattern, an organic substrate that is formed below the inorganic substrate, the organic substrate including an insulating layer and a wiring layer formed on the insulating layer, and a bonding layer interposed between the inorganic substrate and the organic substrate, the bonding layer including a stress buffer layer and a penetration wiring that penetrates the stress buffer layer. A thermal expansion coefficient of the stress buffer layer is greater than a thermal expansion coefficient of the inorganic substrate and less than a thermal expansion coefficient of the organic substrate. The wiring pattern and the wiring layer are electrically connected by way of the penetration wiring.

Abstract: A chip support board structure which includes at least a metal substrate, a block layer, a paddle, an insulation layer, a circuit layer and a solder resist is disclosed. The circuit layer connects with the paddle. The material of the block layer is different from that of the metal substrate and the block layer is provided between the metal substrate and the paddle such that the shape and the depth of the paddle is maintained constant and the problem of different depth and easily peeling off is avoided, thereby improving the yield rate of the chip support board.

Abstract: An electronic component includes: a multilayer ceramic substrate that has a penetration electrode formed therein, and has a passive element provided on the upper face thereof; an insulating film that is provided on the multilayer ceramic substrate, and has an opening above the penetration electrode; a first connecting terminal that is provided on the insulating film so as to cover the opening, and is electrically connected to the penetration electrode; and a second connecting terminal that is provided on a region of the insulating film other than the opening region.

Abstract: A multi-layer printed circuit board includes a first layer stack and a second layer stack coupled to the first layer stack. The first layer stack includes a first electrically-insulating layer, a second electrically-insulating layer, and a first electrically-conductive layer disposed between the first and second electrically-insulating layers. The second layer includes a third electrically-insulating layer and a second electrically-conductive layer. The first layer stack and/or the second layer stack include a cut-out area defining a void that extends therethrough.

Abstract: A conductive Sheet, a method for using conductive sheet, and a capacitive touch panel are provided. A first conductive sheet contains two or more conductive first sense pads and a first connection for electrically connecting the adjacent first sense pads on a first transparent substrate. The first sense pads each contain a combination of two or more small lattices, the first connection contains one or more medium lattices (a first medium lattice to a fourth medium lattice), and the pitch of the medium lattices is n times larger than that of the small lattices (in which n is a real number larger than 1).

Abstract: A double-sided circuit board including a substrate having a first surface and a second surface on an opposite side of the first surface and having a penetrating hole extending between the first surface and the second surface, a first conductive circuit formed on the first surface of the substrate, a second conductive circuit formed on the second surface of the substrate, and a through-hole conductor formed in the penetrating hole of the substrate and electrically connecting the first conductive circuit and the second conductive circuit. The penetrating hole comprises a first hole having a first opening with a diameter R1 on the first surface of the substrate, a second hole having a second opening with a diameter R2 on the second surface of the substrate, and a third hole connecting the first hole and the second hole and having a diameter smaller than at least one of R1 and R2.

Abstract: Example multi-layer printed circuit boards (‘PCBs’) are described as well as methods of making and using such PCBs that include layers of laminate; at least one via hole traversing the layers of laminate, and a via conductor contained within the via hole, the via conductor comprising a used portion and an unused portion, the via conductor comprising copper coated with a metal having a conductivity lower than the conductivity of copper.

Abstract: A composite gasket for sealing and EMI shielding is provided. The gasket has a resilient conductive mesh sheet embedded with an elastomer gel layer. The conductive mesh is corrugated to provide a series of repeating waveforms, providing the gasket with a lower deflection force, better corrosion resistance, and a higher EMI shielding capability. A second elastomer can be used around the edge portions of the gasket for improved abrasion resistance and increased tensile strength. A fiberglass sheet can be incorporated in the mesh for added reinforcement and support. The gaskets of the invention can be used on external aircraft components, such as external aircraft antenna mounts.

Abstract: A cable connector for receiving a cable includes a substantially tubular connector body having a central bore extending therethrough, a forward end, and a cable receiving end. A gland nut is coupled to the cable receiving end of the connector body, wherein the gland nut is axially movable from a first position relative to the connector body to a second position relative to the connector body. A substantially tubular bushing element is secured between the gland nut and the connector body, wherein the bushing element comprises a tubular body for receiving the cable therethrough. The tubular body of the bushing element includes a flexible portion and a semi-rigid portion, wherein the flexible portion comprises a first hardness to seal the flexible portion to the cable and the semi-rigid portion comprises a second hardness to securely fix the cable relative to the bushing element.

Abstract: Bushings, sealing devices, tubing, and methods of installing tubing are provided. One aspect of the invention provides a bushing having one or more axially-extending tongues. Another aspect of the invention provides a sealing device for connecting a length of tubing. The sealing device includes a body member defining a sleeve portion and a bushing arranged to be received in the sleeve portion. The bushing includes one or more tongues adapted and configured to be received over at least one layer of the tubing.

Abstract: A handle device includes a securing unit secured to a baggage item, a handle unit, a locking unit and a scale unit. The handle unit is coupled separably to the securing unit and is formed with a receiving space. The locking unit is operable between a locked state, where the handle unit is secured to the securing unit, and an unlocked state, where the handle unit is permitted to be disposed above and separated from the securing unit. The scale unit is connected pivotally to the handle unit, and is pivotable downwardly from a closed state to be confined in the receiving space, to an opened state, where the locking unit is at the unlocked state and the scale unit is perpendicular to the handle unit for measuring the weight of the baggage item.

Abstract: An occupant weight sensing apparatus configured to be coupled to a vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a base configured to be connected to a vehicle, a lever pivotally connected to the base, a rocker configured to be connected to the vehicle seat, the rocker also pivotally connected to the lever, and a sensor coupled to the lever. A force applied to the seat causes pivotal movement of the lever relative to the base. The sensor detects the pivotal movement to sense the weight of the occupant.

Abstract: A sensor mechanism body having a main Roberval mechanism; a sub-Roberval mechanism provided with a second fixed column connected with an electronic balance base, a second movable column supporting the load of an internal weight placed on an engaging section, and two second beams, parallel to each other, and connecting the second movable column to the second fixed column. A first lever rockably supported by a first fulcrum, connected to one end of a first movable column of the main Roberval mechanism, and the other end connected to a second lever. The second lever rockably supported by a second fulcrum, connected to one end of a second movable column of the sub-Roberval mechanism, and the other end connected to an electromagnetic force generating device and the other end of the first lever. The second fixed column is connected to the second lever through a thin-walled connecting.

Abstract: Provided is a keypad apparatus for a portable communication device structured to have a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including a plurality of dome switches and a plurality of Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The keypad apparatus includes a waveguide sheet portion provided on the dome switches, a plurality of printed surfaces which are printed on a top surface of the waveguide sheet portion and adjust a brightness of light from the LEDs, in a stepwise manner from a position distant from the LEDs to a position adjacent to the LEDs, and a keypad provided on the printed surfaces.

Abstract: A controller for operating an electric drive of a reclining chair or couch has a housing mountable on the chair or couch, a pair of control switches on the housing and connectable to the drive motor to operate same, a locking or cutoff switch on the housing, and a supply cable extending from the housing to an electricity source capable of powering and forming with the electric drive. The control switches, and cutoff switch form a circuit interruptible by the cutoff switch so that in the off position of the cutoff switch the control switches are unable to operate the drive and in the on position of the cutoff switch the control switches can operate the drive. A cover shiftable on the cover between a first position setting the cutoff switch in the on position and a second position can set the cutoff switch in the off position.

Abstract: A valve stem position sensor for a gas range provides a slotted housing, wiper assembly, and printed circuit board that may be aligned to allow the sensor to be installed on the valve stem from the side of the valve stem rather than over the end of the valve stem permitting the valves to be partially installed in the gas range with the valve stems extending through the console for mechanical support during the remainder of the assembly process.

Abstract: An improved circuit breaker locking device is provided that is capable of locking any one of a set of push-pull circuit breaker actuators having shaft and top annular flanges of different diameters. The device includes a pair of opposing body sections, each having a proximal and a distal recess arranged in tandem, and an elastic joining member that joins the opposing body sections together. The proximal and distal recesses of the opposing body sections are sized to capture without frictionally gripping the largest diameter cylindrical shaft section and the largest annular flange of the set of actuators when the body sections are joined together around the actuator. The interface between the proximal and distal recesses is sized to interfere with and prevent passage of the smallest annular flange of all of the actuators.

Abstract: An actuator that includes a shelf having a pivot cone, a first member, a second member, a trigger pin and a trigger lever latch. The first member includes a weight, a first shaft extending upwardly from the weight and through an opening in the pivot cone, and a first plate affixed to the first shaft. The first plate is supported by the pivot cone. The second member includes a second plate resting on the first plate and a second shaft extending upwardly from the second plate. The trigger lever latch includes a first portion connected to the second shaft and a second portion extending upwardly at an angle away from the first portion. The trigger pin has an engagement surface. The trigger pin is movable between an operational state and a tripped state. The second end of the trigger lever latch is engaged with the engagement surface.

Abstract: An electronic device 28 with an effective water sealing button system 26 comprising a special compression gasket seal with compressive faces 30 and 32 and deformable annular seal portions 34 and 36 to dynamically seal a moveable side key 20 providing a button 22 against a housing 40 of the electronic device and accommodate non-binding sliding movement of the side key while controlling the spacing and tactile feel of the side key.

Abstract: Provided is a microswitch wherein the versatility of a lever member can be prevented from being reduced while the rigidity of the lever member is improved. The microswitch is provided with a housing containing a switch mechanism, a plunger which transmits power to the switch mechanism, and a lever member, the base end of which is supported by the housing. In the microswitch, the tip end of the plunger abuts with the bottom surface of the lever member at an intermediate position in the longitudinal direction of the lever member, and an object to be detected can abut with the top surface of the lever member on the tip end side of the lever member. Further, a first reinforcement portion is formed on the top surface of the lever member, excluding an object abutment portion with which the object to be detected is to be abutted, and a second reinforcement portion is formed on the bottom surface of the lever member, excluding a plunger abutment portion.

Abstract: A rotary on/off control switch (100, 700, 900) provides improved torque with single click operation. Rotary on/off control switch (100) is formed of a casing (106), a drive member (108), and a carrier member (110) having frictional elements (112) coupled thereto. A lever (116) and drive member (108) provide rotation of the carrier within the casing. In response to rotation of the drive member (108), carrier member (110) and lever (116), each frictional element (112) travels against the casing generating torque for single click ON operation. Rotation past a predetermined angle causes the carrier member (110) to remain stationary for variable function control of the rotary on/off control switch (100). Reverse rotation of the drive member (108), carrier member (110) and lever (116), generates torque for single click OFF operation.

Abstract: A push type switch which enables an operator to obtain an upscale impression when he operates the push type switch. A switch body 3 is rigidly fixed to a printed wiring board 5. A casing 7 having a plurality of guide grooves 71h is fixed to the printed wiring board 5. A plurality of rails 91a provided on a knob 9 capable of transmitting a pushing force to the switch body 3 are slidably inserted into the guide grooves 71h such that the knob 9 can slide on the casing 7. A grease is applied to the guide grooves 71h and the rails 91a. The viscosity of the grease is set to be within a range of 1000 to 2750 Pa.

Abstract: A key device and electronic apparatus containing the key device. The key device comprises a housing and key structure, a hollow accommodating space in the housing. The key structure comprising: a key body, at least part of the key body being accommodated in the hollow accommodating space; a lateral contacting structure within the hollow accommodating space and comprising a contacting portion provided at the outer side of the key body, and when being pressed, the lateral contacting structure being squeezed by the key body, so that the contacting portion is in contact with a flexible printed circuit board; and a flexible printed circuit board within the hollow accommodating space at the outer side of the contacting portion for inducting the lateral contact of the contacting portion. Since lateral contact is made with the flexible printed circuit board, the key may be transparent when the key body is transparent.