Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic watch for sports apparatus in which the international standard weight and heartbeat reference data are saved. After input of personal data of the body weight and height, the microprocessor will calculate the difference between the real body weight and the corresponding standard weight. Thereafter, the built-in program decides an optimal exercise mode in accordance with the weight difference. Then, the exerciser is activated to execute the result. In addition, the age and the sex can be given in order for the microprocessor to calculate an optimal exercise heartbeat range in taking the international standard weight and heartbeat reference data and the difference between the real body weight and the corresponding standard weight into account. Thereafter, the built-in program decides an optimal exercise mode in accordance with the optimal exercise heartbeat range. Then, the exerciser is activated to execute the result.

Abstract: An image information detecting cassette accommodating an image information detecting section capable of reducing its power consumption when not used. When the handle of the cassette is gripped by the operator for carrying, the handle grip signal is outputted from the handle grip detecting section. If the readout signal from the scan/readout section, X-ray ready signal from the external system controller, and release signal from the release switch are not outputted, that is, when the cassette is carried and not used, it is determined to be the out-of-use state by the out-of-use determining means. The low power consumption mode is set by the control section, and the power supply to the image information detecting section, reading light emitting section, detecting section driving section, nonvolatile memory, X-ray buzzer, and matrix indicator is discontinued by the power supply suppressing section.

Abstract: In a cartridge for a storage medium, a storing part installed at the cartridge stores therein contents of data stored in the storage medium. A recorder is used for inputting the contents of data to the storing part. A display part installed at the cartridge displays thereon the contents of data stored in the storage medium. A control part controls the storing part and the display part. A power supply part supplies electric power to the control part.

Abstract: An adapter for receiving a surplus optical storage media drive capable of stand-alone playing of optical storage media is described. The adapter provides at least the minimum level of functionality required, together with the surplus optical storage media drive, to play optical storage media in order to extend the useful life of the surplus drive. The optical storage media may include compact disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs or the like type of storage media. The adapter provides the capability of connecting with external devices that improve the functionality and usefulness of the drive-adapter system.

Abstract: An adapter for receiving a surplus optical storage media drive capable of stand-alone playing of optical storage media is described. The adapter provides at least the minimum level of functionality required, together with the surplus optical storage media drive, to play optical storage media in order to extend the useful life of the surplus drive. The optical storage media may include compact disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs or the like type of storage media. The adapter provides the capability of connecting with external devices that improve the functionality and usefulness of the drive-adapter system.

Abstract: An adapter for receiving a surplus optical storage media drive capable of stand-alone playing of optical storage media is described. The adapter provides at least the minimum level of functionality required, together with the surplus optical storage media drive, to play optical storage media in order to extend the useful life of the surplus drive. The optical storage media may include compact disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs or the like type of storage media. The adapter provides the capability of connecting with external devices that improve the functionality and usefulness of the drive-adapter system.

Abstract: A method of interconnecting a dual media component assembly for an automotive vehicle instrument panel includes the steps of mounting a first component to a first surface of a unitary bracket, fixing a second component to a second surface of the unitary bracket so as to create a dual component subassembly, and placing the subassembly within a chassis for mounting within the instrument panel.

Abstract: An improved user interface and related control subsystem for a recorder/player for use in flexible-practice pronunciation training is described. The interface/control subsystem lets the user activate a single switch to initiate and complete any of the following activities any number of times and in any order: select the next sample sound; listen to the currently selected sample sound; listen to the currently selected sample sound then record the user version of that sound; listen to the currently selected sample sound followed by the user version of that sound. Provision is also made for obtaining sample sounds from plug-in modules or by active recording with a means that is protected from inadvertent activation.

Abstract: A car loading audio instrument adapted to be used by being connected to a car battery so that an electric power is supplied to the audio instrument and comprising a circuit breaker to break a circuit in a non-reversible manner in accordance with detection of robbery of the car loading audio instrument so that it is prohibited from being operated.

Abstract: Occurrence of mechanical noise and tape damage due to operation of a pinch roller is avoided when the system is switched from the tape playback mode to the radio mode or vice versa. On playback of the tape, an interrupt signal 33 from a microcomputer 34 is low. Transistors 28 and 13 are thus turned on. A drive motor 14 in the tape deck 11 is energized by power from a (+B) terminal 45. When the cassette tape is loaded into the tape deck, a plunger 15 is energized directly by power from a (TAPE+B) terminal 12. Thus, a pinch roller 41 in a head drive mechanism 16 is brought into contact with the tape 43. If the microcomputer 34 detects any interrupt signal such as traffic or emergency information signals multiplexed with FM broadcasting waves, it changes the interrupt signal to high so that the transistors 28 and 13 are turned off. Therefore, the drive motor 14 is de-energized, but the power continues to be supplied to the plunger 15.

Abstract: Most motor vehicles contain an audio such as a radio, cassette player or compact disc player. A housing generally having a box-like shape and an open end surround the actual hardware. A cover fits over the open end of the housing. The present invention provides a positive means for attaching and holding the front cover to the housing. A lip section of the cover is tightly held between upper and lower tabs integral with the housing. The interference fit created by the tabs tends to reduce the possibility of annoying rattling or buzzing sounds during vehicle operation due to a loose fit of the cover onto the housing.

Abstract: First and second coherent beams illuminate a common area on an exposure station. A phase detector senses the relative phase between the first and second beams to provide a control signal. There is at least one phase shifter in the path of at least one of the coherent beams. The control signal is coupled to the phase shifter to adjust the phase imparted thereby so that the relative phase between the first and second coherent beams is substantially constant.

Abstract: An audio apparatus incorporating a CD player or a cassette tape deck and a radio receiver as integral audio components, includes a photosensor; a means for detecting an operating state of each audio source; and a drive mode switching means for automatically changing the photosensor to a continuous active mode or to an intermittent active mode according to a detection output of the source detecting means. When the CD or cassette tape is inserted, the active source is automatically switched to the corresponding CD player or cassette tape deck. Further, the photosensor is placed in the continuous active mode to eliminate noise generation when a source other than the CD or cassette tape is in operation. It is switched to the intermittent active mode to reduce power consumption when none of the sources is in operation.

Abstract: A lens structure for a combined vehicle radio/audio tape cassette player or the like to premit display of information generated by the combined vehicle radio/audio tape cassette player is provided. The lens structure has a transparent forward panel and an opaque rearward panel heat fused thereto. The lens portion of the forward panel is not covered by the rearward panel thus providing a viewing lens. An opening is provided in the lens structure for insertion of an audio tape cassette. A spring mounted door is provided on the rearward panel. The door normally blocks the tape cassette opening.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a desk with a removable program playing device. As contemplated, the present invention includes desk structure including a plurality of drawers which may be utilized to store various items. At the rearwardmost portion of the desk, a pair of speaker grilles are provided which also include structure to releasably retain a program playing device in assembled relation with respect thereto with the speakers of the program playing device being contained within these speaker grilles.

Abstract: A vehicle audio system having speaker circuitry and audio circuitry wherein there are a carrier and structure thereon to attach the carrier to a vehicle instrument panel to be supported by the panel; a tray supported by the carrier for movement between extended and retracted positions relative to the carrier and instrument panel; a compact disc player is positioned for removal and retracted portions in which the disc is normally substantially concealed, the player having an output connection; a switching circuit associated with the carrier and having terminals electrically connectible with the speaker circuitry, the audio circuitry and the player output connection. The switching circuitry being manually or automatically operable.

Abstract: A television video signal is compressed to the number of digital video signals sufficient for display of an image on a liquid crystal display. A television audio signal is also sampled and digitized. The television video and audio signals are combined to produce a digital television signal. The audio signal is sampled and digitized to produce the digital audio signal. The rotational speed of a rotary drum having record/playback heads in the digital television signal record/playback mode is different from that in the digital audio signal record/playback mode. By utilizing a digital audio tape recorder (DAT), the digital television and audio signals can be selectively recorded or played back.

Abstract: A portable case for audio-visual apparatus has a first case portion including a bottom portion and three side walls connected to the bottom to form a substantial portion of a generally rectangular box. There is a second case portion having a front cover and a top cover, and the second case portion covers the remaining space. There is a partition piece formed in the interior or the case which divides the case into two sections. One section contains a TV monitor and the other contains an audio means for developing the signal displayed on the TV monitor. A power source means is mounted in the case near the audio developing means to receive power from an external source, convert the AC power to DC power, and supply DC power to both the TV monitor and audio developing means.

Abstract: A combination portable magnetic tape cassette player and multiband radio receiver in which the sensitive elements of the radio receiver are arranged within a hinged, plastic cover of the combined apparatus and the circuitry of the radio receiver is formed on a printed circuit board having an AM band antenna mounted thereto, whereby the AM receiver antenna is electro-magnetically unshielded by the plastic cover and the combined tape player and radio receiver is of a size substantially equal to that of the tape player alone.

Abstract: In a tape reproducing apparatus combined with a radio set having a tape reproducing circuit, a radio reception circuit and a loudspeaker, an apparatus capable of connecting a headphone to one of the tape reproducing circuit and the radio reception circuit when the other circuit is connected to the loudspeaker.

Abstract: A new and useful combination of a radio receiver, a television receiver, a tape recorder and an electronic calculator is described. A display (for example, a cathode ray tube) of the television receiver is connected to serve also as a display for the electronic calculator. Data may be introduced into the calculator via the tape recorder and recorded into the tape recorder. The television receiver serves a display and the tape recorder serves as an external storage, with respect to the calculator.

Abstract: To provide ample space for display of output of electrical signals, typically frequency and operating conditions of a radio receiver, tape recorder, and other electronic components, a display panel (16) with liquid crystal display (LCD) or light emitting diode (LED) display elements (18) is integrated with the cover plate (14) behind which a cassette of a cassette recorder can be inserted, so that the space taken up by the panel for the cassette recorder is utilized as an indicator. Additional indicating functions, such as in an automobile, outputs of trip computers, digital clock indications, and the like, can be provided on a display panel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an escutcheon for concealing a relatively expensive electronic apparatus, particularly magnetic tape players disposed in automobiles and the like. The escutcheon includes a face plate having indicia disposed on a front face thereof suggestive of a relatively inexpensive AM radio. The escutcheon includes means insertable into a receptacle provided for receiving magnetic tape magazines for firmly anchoring the escutcheon onto the magnetic tape player. The escutcheon disguises the appearance of an expensive electronic apparatus as an inexpensive radio to conceal its identity so as to thwart thieves.

Abstract: A microphone device detachably fitted to acoustic equipments such as tape recorders comprises a body detachably fitted to the acoustic equipment, a flexible cylindrical arm mounted to the body, a microphone provided to the free end of the arm, and a flexible conductor disposed in the hollow space of the arm for electrically connecting the microphone with the body.

Abstract: A combination portable magnetic tape cassette player and multiband radio receiver in which the sensitive elements of the radio receiver are arranged within a hinged, plastic cover of the combined apparatus and the circuitry of the radio receiver is formed on a printed circuit board having an AM band antenna mounted thereto, whereby the AM receiver antenna is electromagnetically unshielded by the plastic cover and the combined tape player and radio receiver is of a size substantially equal to that of the tape player alone.