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20090125132 | Sound Reproducer - When an attenuation process is performed by a digital signal processor | 05-14-2009 |
20100088102 | AUDIO CODING AND REPRODUCING APPARATUS - In order to reduce the problem that sound cuts out due to overflow of audio output data caused by a delay in shifting to an audio reproducing process, an audio coding and reproducing apparatus includes: an input data storage unit in which PCM audio signals are stored; an output data storage unit in which data to be outputted is stored; an audio output unit configured to output the audio data; an audio coding unit configured to code the audio data; a coded data storage unit configured to store the audio data coded by the audio coding unit; a bitrate control unit configured to control a bitrate at which the coded data is outputted, based on an amount of free space of the output data storage unit; and a data memory unit configured to retain the coded data. | 04-08-2010 |
20100254548 | AUDIO MIXING/REPRODUCING DEVICE - An audio mixing/reproducing device includes an audio decoder ( | 10-07-2010 |
20120323583 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - A communication terminal includes: a decoder which decodes an input bitstream received from another communication terminal, to generate an output audio signal and outputs the generated output audio signal to a speaker; an echo canceller which obtains an input audio signal representing sound captured by a microphone placed in a space to which the speaker outputs the sound, and removes, for respective subbands, an echo component included in the obtained input audio signal and corresponding to the output audio signal, to generate an audio signal for transmission; an encoder which codes the audio signal for transmission to generate an output bitstream and transmits the generated output bitstream to another communication terminal; and a control unit which controls, for the respective subbands, echo cancellation processing according to a reproduction band of at least one of the output audio signal and the audio signal for transmission. | 12-20-2012 |
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20110100415 | Adhesive sheet for protecting back face of solar battery module and solar battery module using the same - An adhesive sheet for protecting the back face of a solar battery module includes a synthetic resin substrate layer, and an adhesive compound layer laminated on the back face side of the substrate layer, and the adhesive compound layer having an average thickness of 0.01 mm or greater and 1 mm or less. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100425 | Heat dissipation sheet for the back face of solar battery module, and solar battery module using the same - A heat dissipation sheet for the back face of a solar battery module includes a heat dissipation film, and an adhesive compound layer laminated on one face side of the heat dissipation film. The heat dissipation film preferably has a fine bumpy shape on the entire surface of another face. The heat dissipation film preferably includes a substrate layer in which the adhesive compound layer is laminated on one face side, and a heat dissipation layer laminated on another face side of the substrate layer. The heat dissipation layer preferably includes fine particles, and a binder for the fine particles. | 05-05-2011 |
20140130851 | TACKY SHEET FOR PROTECTING BACK FACE OF SOLAR BATTERY MODULE, AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE USING THE SAME - A tacky sheet for protecting a back face of a solar battery module includes a synthetic resin substrate layer, a tacky material layer laminated on one face side of the synthetic resin substrate layer, the tacky material layer having an average thickness of 0.01 mm or greater and 1 mm or less, and the tacky sheet being to be attached to a back face of a back sheet of a solar battery module via the tacky material layer. | 05-15-2014 |
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20120057118 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - Provided is a liquid crystal display device in which transmittance can be enhanced. The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device provided with a pair of substrates and a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the pair of substrates. One of the substrates has a comb-shaped first electrode and a comb-shaped second electrode. The first electrode includes a first trunk portion and a first branch portion obliquely connected to the first trunk portion. The second electrode includes a second trunk portion and a second branch portion obliquely connected to the second trunk portion. The liquid crystal layer includes a p-type nematic liquid crystal that is vertically aligned with respect to the surfaces of the substrates when no voltage is applied. Each pixel has a blank portion of the second electrode having an acute angle-shaped blank portion and an obtuse angle-shaped blank portion that are mutually adjacent. The first branch portion has a specific branch portion disposed within the blank portion of the second electrode. The spacing between the specific branch portion and the second electrode at a portion that extends along the extension direction of the specific branch portion and that forms the acute angle-shaped blank portion is narrower, at least at the tip region of the specific branch portion, than the spacing between the specific branch portion and the second electrode at a portion that extends along the extension direction of the specific branch portion and that forms an obtuse angle-shaped blank portion. | 03-08-2012 |
20120069282 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device capable of reducing a white tinge phenomenon in a vertical alignment mode having at least a pair of comb-shaped electrodes. The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device including a pair of substrates disposed opposite each other, and a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the pair of substrates, wherein one of the pair of substrates includes a pair of comb-shaped electrodes, the pair of electrodes are disposed opposite each other planarly within a pixel, the liquid crystal layer contains p-type nematic liquid crystal and is driven by an electric field generated between the pair of electrodes, the p-type nematic liquid crystal is vertically aligned relative to surfaces of the pair of substrates when no voltage is applied, and two or more regions differing from each other in an interval between the pair of electrodes are formed within the pixel. | 03-22-2012 |
20120127416 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device having improved transmittance. The liquid crystal display device according to the present invention has a first substrate and a second substrate disposed to face each other, and a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first substrate includes a pixel electrode to which a signal voltage is supplied and a common electrode to which a common voltage is supplied. The pixel electrode and the common electrode both comprise comb teeth. The comb teeth of the pixel electrode and the comb teeth of the common electrode are disposed with each other alternately via an interval. The liquid crystal layer contains liquid crystal molecules having positive dielectric anisotropy. The liquid crystal molecules are aligned in a direction orthogonal to a surface of the first substrate in a voltage non-application condition. The first substrate includes an extension wiring provided in a position overlapping at least one comb tooth of the comb teeth of the pixel electrode and the common electrode so as to extend along the at least one comb tooth via an insulating film, and the extension wiring serves as a wiring to which the signal voltage is supplied. | 05-24-2012 |
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20110243611 | DRIVE MECHANISM AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH THE SAME - A drive mechanism of the present invention includes: a housing part composed of a first resin cover and a second resin cover; a first sheet metal member housed in the housing part; a first rotation transmission wheel group disposed on the first sheet metal member on a side directed to the first resin cover; a second rotation transmission wheel group disposed on the first sheet metal member on a side directed to the second resin cover; a positioning part rotatably supporting a first rotation transmission wheel of the first rotation transmission wheel group; and a pin member positioned by inserting into the positioning part via the first resin cover. | 10-06-2011 |
20130136504 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An image forming apparatus includes a main body, a developing device, a support frame, a developer case, and an intermediate hopper. The support frame selectively positions the developing device to a detachment position and a developing position. The intermediate hopper includes a first hopper, a second hopper, and a third hopper. The first hopper receives developer from the developer case through a developer inlet port. The second hopper has a developer outlet port, through which the developer is supplied to the developing device. The upper and lower end portions of the third hopper are respectively connected to the first and second hoppers. Parts where the first to third hoppers are connected one another are rotatable in directions that allow the support frame to move. | 05-30-2013 |
20140239583 | SHEET FEED APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE READING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A sheet feed apparatus has sheet tray, sheet conveyance path, sheet feed roller, lift plate, and guide wall. Sheet feed roller is disposed, downstream of sheet tray in sheet conveyance direction, above central portion of sheet tray in sheet width direction perpendicular to sheet conveyance direction, so as to face central portion. Lift plate is movable upward and downward to allow sheet to contact with sheet feed roller. Guide wall is disposed downstream of lift plate in sheet conveyance direction and spaced from lift plate with predetermined gap, to guide the conveyed sheet in diagonally upward direction intersecting placing surface of sheet tray. Both end portions in sheet width direction in front edge portion, of lift plate, facing guide wall are provided with end guide surfaces, respectively, which are inclined upward relative to central portion in sheet width direction. | 08-28-2014 |
20140241775 | SHEET TRAY, SHEET FEEDER WITH SHEET TRAY,IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH SHEET TRAY, AND IMAGE READING DEVICE WITH SHEET TRAY - A sheet tray includes a tray section. A rear end portion of the tray section capable of supporting an upstream side of a sheet in a direction of conveyance of the sheet extends in a width direction of the sheet transversely of the direction of conveyance of the sheet. Both ends of the rear end portion of the tray section in the width direction of the sheet are raised upward perpendicularly to a placement surface relative to the middle of the rear end portion in the width direction of the sheet. | 08-28-2014 |
20150084265 | SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A sheet conveying device is provided in a sheet discharge portion of an image forming apparatus. A curved path and a reverse conveyance path are formed within the sheet conveying device. An outer guide rib and an inner guide rib are provided to a conveyance guide forming a lower-side guide surface of the curved path. The inner guide rib is lower than a reference straight line connecting a pressure contact point of a discharge roller pair to a rotary roller, and the outer guide rib is higher than the reference straight line. | 03-26-2015 |
20150090562 | CONVEYING ROLLER UNIT, SHEET CONVEYING DEVICE, AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A manual sheet feeder that is an example of a sheet conveying device includes a roller unit in which a rubber roller is mounted on a support member. A separation wall is formed in an internal space of the support member, and a rotation shaft is formed at the separation wall. A slide shaft is provided such that a coil spring is interposed between the rotation shaft and the slide shaft in a compressed state. Movement of the slide shaft from an opening outward in an axial direction is restricted by an elastic engagement piece of a movement restriction mechanism. The elastic engagement piece is formed at a spring holding portion of the slide shaft. In a state where the coil spring is stored in the spring holding portion, a back surface of the elastic engagement piece is supported by the coil spring. | 04-02-2015 |
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20090212718 | Illumination control system - An illumination control system includes lighting apparatuses connected to a communications line and a number of functional units of plural kinds functioning to detect information from ambient environments of the lighting apparatuses. Each lighting apparatus includes a lamp, an illumination circuit, a communication unit, a control unit, and a unit attaching part to which the functional unit is detachably attached. Each lighting apparatus belongs to one or more of plural groups corresponding to the functional units, the groups being operated based on information detected by the respective functional units. A functional unit having a detecting function corresponding to an operation of each group is attached to each unit attaching part of at least one lighting apparatus of each group, and each communication unit of the at least one lighting apparatus sends the control signal including information detected by the corresponding functional unit to another lighting apparatus in the same group. | 08-27-2009 |
20130229113 | LIGHTING SYSTEM AND LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICE EQUIPPED FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system includes a lighting load and a lighting control device. The lighting control device is configured to adjust a light output of the lighting load to a first light output corresponding to a first correlated color temperature and a first illuminance in a first time slot, and to decrease the light output of the lighting load up to a second light output corresponding to a second correlated color temperature and a second illuminance with the passage of time in a second time slot after the first time slot. | 09-05-2013 |
20130334983 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - The lighting system includes a plurality of lighting apparatuses and a controller configured to control the lighting apparatuses. Upon receiving a random number generation instruction from the controller, the lighting apparatus generates a first random number and a second random number by using a random number generation unit, and counts synchronization signals sent from the controller. When acknowledging that the counted number of the synchronization signals is equal to the first random number, the lighting apparatus sends the second random number to the controller. The controller identifies the lighting apparatuses based on the second random numbers respectively received from the lighting apparatuses, and uniquely allocates mutually different addresses to the respective identified lighting apparatuses. | 12-19-2013 |