Abstract: In a communication system, the user can be instructed by a speech message to execute an operation according to the procedure for each of various different services. The switching system within the communication system identifies the kind of service which the user wants and then supplies speech information in a conversational mode to the communication terminal device, thereby instructing the user to execute an operation procedure for the service on the communication terminal device. Therefore, the user can enjoy a desired service even if he has no preliminary knowledge of the operation procedure for the service.

Abstract: An audio-visual entertainment device includes an enclosed module which contains a video screen, audio speakers and seating for one or two viewers. Sensors respond to the presence of a viewer to change from an "attract mode" audio visual display to one that invites selection of an entertainment program from an inventory of programs. Upon payment of a "fee", the apparatus selects and displays the desired program. The program inventory is maintained on video disks which can be periodically replaced.

Abstract: In the present invention, data input/output equipment is connected in communication with a host machine which provides a plurality of service application programs by designating system parameters of one or more common programs. A mode setting feature designates at least a program setting mode and an execution mode. A program RAM stores at least one common program being loaded from the host machine. A parameter setting feature designates parameters included in the common program loaded in the program setting mode to define a plurality of application programs, each of which is available for a specified service. A parameter RAM memorizes the designated parameters. An entry data RAM memorizes entry data, and a service selecting feature designates one of the application programs in the execution mode.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus has a reader capable of dynamic and static reading, a printer, an original feed unit, and a control circuit including a microcomputer. The apparatus can continuously produce copies in a multicopy mode.

Abstract: A signal reproduction apparatus is disclosed, which simply permits control operations in operation control modes absorutely corresponding to detection regions of the touch panel and also various controls, e.g., speed control and feed control or the like corresponding to changes of the touch operation state of the touch panel with the lapse of time. The apparatus thus improves the operation control property of a multi-function VTR including JOG mode functions or the like.

Abstract: A support vehicle particularly for use with aircraft wherein the vehicle, in a non-operative mode is maintained at low overall height and size for ease of transport and storage but includes an extendable main boom having attachment means at its free end enabling a plurality of different service facilities to be releasably secured thereto and a pivotable draw bar and hitch assembly enabling the hitch assembly to be operable at a plurality of different heights.

Abstract: The UNIX® and $MS-DOS sup R $ operating systems are supported in a multi-tasking computer. At the heart of the computer is a microprocessor having protected and non-protected modes. The computer includes special-purpose hardware which prevents the MS-DOS system and its applications, which execute in the non-protected mode, from interfering with the UNIX system and its applications, which execute in the protected mode. In particular, this hardware monitors addresses generated by the computer and, by selectively inhibiting the associated control pulses, prevents the MS-DOS system from, for example, writing in UNIX-system-allocated memory, or accessing I/O devices that the UNIX system is currently using. In addition, a context switching feature is provided whereby the user can select, via a keyboard operation, to have displayed on the computer video monitor at any given time the image generated from the current UNIX system screen data or the image generated from the current MS-DOS system screen data.

Abstract: In a coin telephone, a self diagnosis function and an alarm information transmission function upon formation of a loop in an off-hook mode are utilized. Upon reception of a ringing signal from a maintenance control center, self diagnosis is performed. Upon detection of a failure, a content of the failure and a control number of the coin telephone are sent to the maintenance control center. A failure check for a coin telephone which is not frequently used can be performed from the telephone center without requiring an off-hook operation.

Abstract: Diagnostic test method and apparatus for testing subsystems in a mailing machine. A test mode is initiated by activating a test key which then allows the control panel keyboard to be utilized to control diagnostic testing with the control panel visual display used for output of test results. A password and test selection code are entered via the keyboard after activating the test mode permitting selection of one of a plurality of tests which can be run without the use of external equipment.

Abstract: PURPOSE: To make unnecessary an exclusive-use operating key for storing by storing the address information of the program information at a memory when a scanning key is operated again during the reproducing for a constant time. CONSTITUTION: In the scanning mode, the head part of respective pieces of music is performed for a constant time (for example, 10sec) only, when it is decided that 10sec have passed, searching is executed to the next music and the above-mentioned action is repeated over all recorded pieces of the music. In the scanning mode, when it is judged that 10sec have not passed, and it is decided that the scanning key is pushed down (ON) again, the music is stored in the memory. Thus, the scanning key can be also used as for storing the music to the memory. COPYRIGHT: (C)1987,JPO&Japio

Abstract: An online help system, called ICNHELP, was implemented on the large Los Alamos Integrated Computing Network. Users from three different operating systems could quickly access summary information on network capabilities. Usage was monitored for a five-month period, and users were given the opportunity to comment online. There were three times as many accesses as users. Most users accessed ICNHELP to jog their memories about specific command information, but a high number used it as a browsing tool to learn about network capabilities. The study reveals that the user interface is important in user acceptance of an online user assistance tool, but the established patterns of user behavior and mode of advertising also strongly affect the success of the system.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To make control over a power train as a whole attainable as demanded by a driver, by controlling both of an engine and a transmission at the same time so as to accord with a selection mode according to a selection indicating mode. CONSTITUTION:A control unit 1000 is supplied with a data input signal out of a data input unit 25 operated by a driver through an electric circuit 26, making an operating mode vary according to the data input signal, and moreover outputs various data to a display unit 28 through an electric circuit 27, thus these various data are displayed. The data input signal is inputted out of the electric circuit 26 with a signal out of the data input unit 25 operated by the driver himself, and with this signal, the operating mode of the control unit 1000 is specified. On the other hand, a data output signal 202 is outputted to the display unit 28 from the electric circuit 27, and makes this display unit display a selection indicating mode corresponding to the input signal and a shift position of a transmission 4 or the like.

Abstract: Expert systems have been designed for numerous medical applications. Although many of these systems have performed very well in experimental testing, very few are in actual clinical use. One continuing issue in the design of these systems is the type of user interface, and consequently the ease of use of the system. EMERGE, a rule-based expert system designed for analysis of chest pain, was originally designed with two types of user interface: a questioning mode in which the user answers questions with y, n, or?, and a data-driven mode in which information in free-format phrases can be entered directly. EMERGE was tested both retrospectively and prospectively. During the prospective analysis, it was found that a third, menu-driven mode of user interface was desirable. In this mode, the user can choose selections from a menu in a manner similar to many microcomputer applications. In this paper, the use and design of these user interfaces is discussed.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To enable checking with such a simple operation as setting a changeover instruction even when an element such as diode having a passage blocking action of current is connected, by arranging a switching circuit for checking so as to run current in both reverse and forward ways to a connection line circuit to be tested. CONSTITUTION:The normal connection mode is entered by the key operation. When a start key 13 is pressed, a changeover instruction P1 is inputted into the bases of Trs S11 and S12 of a changeover circuit 17 by a command from a microcomputer 7 based on a program in an ROM12 to specify + (circle hereafter eliminated) 4 contact. If so, a circuit of [positive electrode of the power source E1 switch S11 + contact diode D1 side contact switch S12 negative electrode of the power source] is formed to run current to -4 position to +4 position. When the command of the contact number turns to +5, switches S21 and S22 are turned ON by a signal P2 from the microcomputer 7 to run current to a connection line 45 from -5 position to +5 position. Thus, checking can be done simply with elements D1 and D2.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To control an electromagnetic clutch optimally thus to achieve desired travel performance by deciding the operating mode from various input signals at each select position and under each travel condition thus controlling a clutch. CONSTITUTION:Reverse excitation mode deciding block 66 to be fed with signals from each switch 51-53 of R, D, Ds range will decide P, N range when each switch signal has been turned off thus to feed micro current in reverse direction from output decision block 67. The signal from decision block 66 is fed to power conduction mode decision block 68 to decide start or travel condition from said signal, step signal from accelerator switch 55 or car speed signal rom car speed decision block 65, and to feed the decision signal to each current setting section 69-72 for each mode. Output signal from each current setting section 69-72 is fed to the output decision block to determine clutch current in accordance to instruction.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To improve the reliability and safety on driving an automobile by setting a normal and an abnormal operation mode between microprocessors provided corresponding to respective accessories of the automobile. CONSTITUTION:A master station MS10 sends a synchronizing signal to remote station RSs 20, 30, and 40 in normal operation mode, and then sends a specific signal to the RS20 to decide whether the station is normal or not including a transmission line 29 according to whether there is a normal response signal or not, store the decision result, and the reporting that to the RSs 30 and 40. In abnormal mode, e.g. when the RS40 and its transmission line 49 are faulty, the MS10 informs the RSs 20 and 30 of the abnormality with a specific signal on the basis of the contents of the abnormality. Further, the respective RSs 20, 30, and 40 when deciding on their abnormality report that to other stations by a specific means.

Abstract: Apparatus providing a speech recognition facility for a computer (not shown) is installed between a keyboard unit (2) and the computer. In the speech mode a digitised audio input from a microphone (6) is compared by a microprocessor (12) with data held in a speech parameter store (20) to determine the word or phrase spoken. The identity so determined is then used to obtain from a data store (18) a character string, previously entered from the keyboard unit (2), for transmission to the computer on an output (3'). A speech recognition facility may accordingly be provided for any computer without requiring amendment of the computer software.

Abstract: PURPOSE: To easily realize long time recording and reproducing following an LP mode format by providing a data conversion circuit corresponding to the LP mode, which can be externally added to a signal processing circuit designed only for a standard mode, a flag processing circuit and the address generation circuit of RAM. CONSTITUTION: At the time of a standard mode operation, data is prevented from being converted and it only passes through the data conversion circuit 2. At the time of the LP mode, a tape feed speed, the revolving number of a cylinder and a recording and reproducing frequency come to the half of the standard mode, and the timing of input/output data in the bus of the digital signal processing circuit 1 is the same as the standard mode at the time of the LP mode. Then, the data conversion circuit 2 converts prescribed data corresponding to the interleaving of the LP mode. The RAM address generation circuit is controlled so that is operates in correspondence with the access of RAM. The flag processing circuit 25 selects a flag whose interpolation flag is inferior, which is dispersed by LP interleaving and data conversion at the time of reproduction, and the flag is inputted to the digital signal processing circuit at the same timing as the standard mode. Thus, the LP mode can easily be realized. COPYRIGHT: (C)1991,JPO&Japio

Abstract: PURPOSE:To enable reconfirming by the operator of furnished information by providing a picture memory connected to a memory-backup power source so that the operator can store the furnished information in the said memory by an indication through a keyboard and can display it optionally and freely on the display also by a keyboard operation. CONSTITUTION:The content of the operation through the keyboard 2 i.e. the content of a request for information, is encoded by an encoder 1f that is controlled in accordance with procedures specified beforehand by a control circuit 1c, and is transmitted to the side of information furnisher through a line interface part 1b. A furnished information transferred through the line is received through the part 1b, and is decoded by a decoder 1g controlled in accordance with procedures specified beforehand by the control circuit 1c. A character pattern generated by a character generator 1d is stored in the picture memory 1e, and displayed by a displayer 3. The information is thus provided for the user. When the user operates a recording/releasing switch 2e as necessary, if the equipment is in the recording mode, a control circuit 11c sequentially reads out data from the picture memory 11e, and displays it on the display device 3.

Abstract: A processing circuit (70) is provided for converting the parallel mode of transmission into a sequential mode of transmission of the chrominance sub-carrier signals (DR and DB) so as to alternately make the video signal (DR), for the duration of one line, then the video signal (DB), for the duration of the following line, pass through the output of the conversion circuit (70). The invention applies in particular to colour television receivers of the conventional SECAM type.

Abstract: This paper deals with some distinctive characteristics of the REDUCE-2 computer algebra system operating in interactive mode. A brief description of a new version of the system with extended interactive capabilities is presented.

Abstract: The number of keys on a keyboard are reduced by employing the decimal point key as a control key when stroked the second time in the entry of a decimal number word. This eliminates the need for a key standard in the computer arts which is either designated as an "enter" key or as an "=" key depending upon the computer arithmetic process. It thereby becomes possible to use only twelve keys on a keyboard to control a modern computer with the order of 133 built-in programs or execution commands. This is done by providing in addition to ten decimal keys 0 to 9 and the decimal point key one additional control or execute key which initiates a two or more sequential key program step select mode in which any of the twelve keys are then stroked to designate a particular execution command. An accompanying graphic display of the various execution choices available makes the keyboard usable without necessity of frequent consultation of an instruction manual.

Abstract: An inflatable flotation device is formed of two adjustably inflatable chambers superimposed one upon another and joined by an airtight seam substantially circumscribing the periphery of the chambers and conforming generally to the outline of a user's hand and lower forearm, and a hollow portion arranged between adjacent sides of the inflatable chambers defines a space for receiving such user's hand and lower forearm. The two chambers are in mutual fluid communication and controlling the extent of inflation of the device controls the tightness of fit about the user's hand and lower forearm. A sealed area in one of the two chambers is corresponds generally to the location of the user's palm to facilitate bending of the device in the inflated mode.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To attain effective use of a line and a device by using an abbreviated dial transmission means used normally as an abbreviated dial in common for transfer at the automatic answering mode. CONSTITUTION:In case of the abbreviated dial mode, an abbreviated dial number is inputted from a dial key circuit 3, a telephone number corresponding to the said abbreviated dial number is read from a dial signal generating circuit 2 having a memory function and transmitted to a line. On the other hand, in case of the automatic answering mode, when an incoming call is detected by an incoming detection circuit 6, after the response message to the opposite device is transmitted and the voice of the opposite party is recorded, the line is released. After a prescribed time is elapsed next, then contacts in parallel connection to a contact of a hook switch Hs are closed by the command of the control circuit 4 and a specific abbreviated number corresponding to the transfer destination is transmitted from an abbreviated dial number data generating circuit 12 to the dial signal generating circuit 2. The signal generating circuit 2 transmits the destination number corresponding to the abbreviated number of the line.

Abstract: From the Publisher: No competing book provides a more in-depth understanding of the working principles and operations of the computer to a general audience Ensures maximum productivity by providing an intimate working knowledge of the personal computer at all levels Uses the unique "Peter Norton" approach: expert advice in a user-friendly, hands-on exploratory mode Topics covered: Inside IBM-standard PCs, processors, disks, memory, peripherals, networking (including the Internet), and the newest developments in 3-D audio and video

Abstract: PURPOSE:To obtain a charge displaying circuit for displaying an information charge charged to receiving information received by a user, by extracting charging information from received communicating information, converting it to addable information, and integrating and holding it for a prescribed time. CONSTITUTION:When a power source is turned on, first of all, whether a circuit is connected or not is checked by a circuit connecting signal sent out of an LCU (Line Connected Unit) 11, and in case the circuit is connected, a charge timer is started. Thereafter, when the timer reaches a prescribed value, for instance, 3min, a charge data is added to a time charge use memory and stored. Subsequently, whether a received data exists or not is checked, and in case the received data exists, it is secured in a work use RAM24 of a control part 25, and also, if it is a message mode, it is written in a display memory circuit 27 by executing an information signal processing. Next, an information charge is extracted from the message mode information, and it is converted to an integrable data, added to an information charge use memory in the RAM24 and stored.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To reduce generation of a miscopy by programming in advance an operating mode of a condition required for a standard copying operation, and resetting it to a standard mode after the lapse of a fixed time, after a copying operation has been ended CONSTITUTION:When an IS is generated by an initial signal, an FF constituted of Q3 and Q4 is reset by the IS Therefore, a full color mode is read by an initializing switch SWS of a copying mode, and the full color mode is outputted by a multiplexer Q6 When it is desired to change a color mode from full to other, it can be changed by selecting mode switches SW1-SW9 For instance, when the SW2 is turned on, its copying mode is stored with the 2nd code ''1'' by a register Q5 Since the FF constituted of Q3 and Q4 is set, a copying mode signal selected by the SW2 is outputted by the multiplexer Q6 In this way, copying of a standard mode which is used frequently can be executed without requiring a special trouble

Abstract: PURPOSE:To attain the reproduction of a disk at and after the position where the preceding reproduction is interrupted by controlling the reproduction start address of the disk loaded to a player which is freely set under a reproduction pause mode on the basis of the disk identification number as well as the reproduction interruption address recorded to a memory. CONSTITUTION:A reproduction mechanism 16 is controlled in response to the actuation of a control circuit 14 containing a CPU30, an RAM32, etc. in a function array 22 of an operation panel 10. Thus a reproduction pause of a player is performed. In case the reproduction is interrupted in a reproduction pause mode, both identification number and interruption address of a disk are written to the RAM32. Based on the contents of the RAM32, the mechanism 16 is controlled by the circuit 14 when the disk is loaded again. Then the reproduction is started from the stored address position when the coincidence is obtained between the identification signal of the loaded disk and the stored identification number and then from the first address position in other cases respectively. Thus the disk can be reproduced at and after the position where the preceding reproduction is interrupted.

Abstract: PURPOSE: To decrease the number of operating keys and to reduce the required area of a console panel by discriminating whether or not the depression time of the operation key exceeds a prescribed time and using its discrimination output so as to select the operation mode of the CD player into the skip mode or the manual search mode CONSTITUTION: In depressing an operation key 29 momentarily (within 05s), a microcomputer 30 discriminates the depression of the operation key 29, and counts the depression key of the operating key 20 When it is discriminated that the depression time exceeds a prescribed time, the microcomputer 30 gives a command to a traverse control circuit 25 to bring the CD player into the manual search mode state On the other hand, when the depression time of the operation key 29 is shorter than a prescribed time, the skip mode is selected Since the key 29 selects both the modes, the number of operation keys is less and the area of the console panel is decreased COPYRIGHT: (C)1986,JPO&Japio