Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

Yasuo Genba

Yukio Kashio

An image formed by an arbitrary method, can be reproduced on an object (to which image transfer is performed) having a three-dimensional arcuated surface, e.g., a cylindrical object. An original plate sheet is prepared by forming an image on a transparent sheet by using an ink containing carbon. A transfer ink sheet having a hot-melt ink layer formed on its one surface and a reflecting layer formed on its other surface is placed on an object to which image transfer is performed. A cushion member having transparency is placed on the transfer ink sheet, and a transparent plate is stacked on the cushion member. When the transparent plate is urged against the object side, the cushion member is compressed. As a result, the original plate sheet is deformed along the outer surface shape of the object and is brought into tight contact therewith. A flash lamp is turned on in this state. An image portion absorbs infrared rays emitted from the flash to generate heat. Light radiated on portions other than the image portion is reflected by the reflecting layer. For this reason, only a portion of the hot-melt ink layer corresponding to the image portion is melted and is transferred onto the object. The image on the original plate sheet can be also formed in this manner.

Flash thermal transfer method and flash thermal transfer apparatus for

A miniature liquid crystal display panel device comprises a plurality of column and row terminals. On a squarish frame holder is formed an opening for a light passage in the middle of an enclosing wall and a support portion for mounting the display panel. First and second IC units each including a flexible wiring film and an IC chip are disposed outside the enclosing wall of the holder. A flexible circuit connector for respectively connecting first and second IC units to a control circuit is wound around the outside of the holder. A light source for projecting the display panel is disposed opposite to the display panel in the rear side of the device.

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Akigawa, Japan

Yasuo Genba