Abstract:
A method for producing a solid-state imaging device includes steps of: forming transfer electrodes on a substrate having a plurality of light-sensing portions through a gate insulating layer so that the light-sensing portions are exposed; forming a planarized insulating layer on the substrate to cover the transfer electrodes formed on the substrate; forming openings in the planarized insulating layer so that each of the transfer electrodes is partly exposed out of the planarized insulating layer at a predetermined position; forming a wiring material layer so that the openings are filled with the wiring material layer; forming a resist layer on the wiring material layer; exposing and developing the resist layer so that only the resist layer in a predetermined area covering the openings is left; and patterning the wiring material layer using the exposed and developed resist layer to form connection wirings connected to the transfer electrodes by the openings.
Abstract:
A small infrared sensor has a wide infrared light-receiving area (viewing angle), high electromagnetic shielding characteristics, and excellent electromagnetic-wave resistance characteristics. In the infrared sensor, supporting portions are disposed at four corners of a substantially rectangular opening in a package. The supporting portions support an optical filter, disposed so as to cover the opening, at positions that are lower than an upper end of an inner peripheral wall defining the opening. While the optical filter is supported by the supporting portions as a result of inserting a portion of a surface side of the optical filter facing the supporting portions into the opening, the optical filter is secured to the package. The optical filter and the package are joined and secured, and electrically connected to each other through a conductive adhesive.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a solid-state image pickup device, including a pixel, the pixel including: a light receiving section; a charge transfer path; a transfer electrode; a readout gate section; and a readout electrode.
Abstract:
A bone conductive speaker in which the hearing of external sounds is not inhibited because the earhole is not closed, the hearing efficiency is high and the sound leakage is small because the tragus portion is vibrated locally, and moreover the configuration is simple and the putting-on and taking-off operations are easy to perform. The bone conductive speaker comprises a bone conductive speaker body (1) and holding means (2) which is attached to the bone conductive speaker body (1) to hold the bone conductive speaker body (1) so that the bone conductive speaker body (1) is brought into contact with the tragus (31) or a portion in the vicinity thereof. The holding means (2) is of a ring shape having a size accommodated in the concha cavity (30), and both outside face parts thereof come into contact with the inside portion of the tragus (31) and the inside surface of the concha cavity (30) to continuously push them, by which the holding means (2) is locked at that position.
Abstract:
A DC power source unit supplies a DC voltage to an electrically powered tool through an adapter and also charges a battery pack used as an alternative power source of the tool. With the DC power source unit of the invention, a microcomputer receives a temperature signal indicative of a temperature of the battery pack and determines that the battery pack is fully charged based on the temperature signal. This determination is made regardless of whether the battery pack is being charged or not. As such, the fully charged condition of the battery pack can be accurately detected even if the tool is operated when the battery pack is almost fully charged.
Abstract:
A power source cut-off system enabling the user to cut off power supply from an outlet even when user is out comprises an outlet tap for supplying power to an electric apparatus by connecting it to a home commercial power source and a telephone set for controlling this outlet tap and connected to an external telephone line. The outlet tap comprises an outlet to which the electric apparatus is connected, a power cut-off means for cutting off the power source at this outlet, a reception means for receiving a radio signal transmitted from the external telephone set, and a control means for cutting off the power source at the outlet by the power source cut-off device according to the radio signal received by this reception means. The telephone set comprises a control signal reception means for receiving a control signal transmitted via an external communication apparatus, and a transmission means for transmitting a radio signal to the outlet tap on the basis of the control receiving means.
Abstract:
A low-cost transceiver capable of being connected with a telephone or a radio set is thin and small in size, excellent in easiness in use, stable in mounting condition, and is therefore suited for those who are active in the outdoor work, sports or the like. When a wearer of the transceiver is sweated and/or exposed to dust, a sweat- or dust-damaged component of the transceiver is replaced with a new one. The transceiver comprises: a bone conduction speaker (2); a throat microphone (3); a soft tape-like carrier (1) for supporting both the supporting the speaker (2) and the microphone (3); and, adhesive means (6) for adhesively fixing the carrier (1) to the temporal area covering the ear and the larynx of the wearer.
Abstract:
A component mounting apparatus has an intermittently rotated rotary mounting section which has a driver at an upper part for driving motors of mounting heads arranged on periphery of the rotary mounting section. A controller in a stationary part of the apparatus inputs power and control signals to the rotating driver which is formed in an annular shape, and includes motor driver mounting plates with motor drivers for controlling power supplied to each motor. The motor driver mounting plates are arranged radially around a rotation axis of the rotating driver with planar surfaces in parallel to the rotation axis.
Abstract:
The purpose is to provide a cellular phone attachment for a hearing-impaired person. The attachment is adapted to be used as a hearing aid for catching a voice sound issued from the conversation partners when the hearing-impaired person makes conversation to his or her partners through the cellular phone. The attachment is constructed of: a microphone disposed closely adjacent to a receiver opening of the cellular phone in use; a bone conduction speaker adapted to be brought into contact with a portion of the person's head; a main body portion provided with an amplifier and a battery; and, a fitting means for mounting each of the microphone, the bone conduction speaker and the main body portion on the cellular phone.
Abstract:
A DC power source unit supplies a DC voltage to a power tool through an adapter when a power switch of the tool is turned ON and also charges a battery pack used as an alternative power source of the tool when the power tool is not operated. In order to prevent a rush current from flow in a switch interposed between a switching power source circuit and the battery pack when charging the battery pack is commenced, the switch is rendered OFF when the output voltage from the switching power source is greater than the battery voltage. Charging the battery is started upon once lowering the output of the switching power source to a level lower than the battery voltage.