Read data indicative of first and second surfaces of manuscript is divided into a plurality of first and second blocks, respectively. According to the present invention, a step due to an opening in a contact is covered with an insulating layer to reduce the step, and is processed into a gentle shape. If the ETT is an event ETT, the table ID extension field includes an event identification which specifies an identification number of an event associated with the ETT. If the identified group of multiple-clause rules, which cannot evaluate as TRUE under the context of the current state the resource, the identified group of multiple-clause rules are excluded from consideration by the rules engine. A region protective member is formed of a second integral structure consisting of a plug and wiring. Accordingly, when a thermal process is carried out after the anti-reflective layer is formed on the aluminum film, little shear stress is generated at the interface between the aluminum film and the anti-reflective layer.