Abstract: A link table (28) showing a link relation between video data which are time reference data and log data which are number reference data is disposed. When the video data are deleted from a video recording ring buffer (23) or when the log data are deleted from a log recording ring buffer (26), a link data management unit (27) instructs either a number reference data recording and deleting unit (25) or a time reference data recording and deleting unit (22) to also delete the data which are the link destination of the deleted data with reference to the link table (28). Simultaneously, the link data management unit (27) deletes the link relation from the link table (28).

Abstract: A pressure container has an inner shell with a pair of fittings and a reinforcement layer formed around the inner shell, and is configured so that a reinforcement member is attachable to the pair of fittings in a process of forming the reinforcement layer and a functional component which performs a predetermined function is also attachable to the fittings. This can allow the reinforcement member to prevent expanding deformation of the pressure container in production of the pressure container, and can ensure effective use of openings after removal of the reinforcement member.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a main body storage part, a determination part, and an initial adjustment part. The first image forming unit includes a first storage part storing first information indicative of whether or not an initial adjustment of the first image forming unit has been completed. The determination part determines whether or not the first information stored in the first storage part and the second information stored in the main body storage part satisfy respective prescribed conditions. The initial adjustment part causes the first and second image forming units to perform the initial adjustment when the first information indicates that the initial adjustment of the first image forming unit has not been completed and the second information indicates that the second image forming unit corresponds to an unused state.

Abstract: A control system includes a risk management control unit, an input unit, an execution system unit, and an evaluation unit. The evaluation unit detects gain in line with expected target characteristic and risk contrary to the target characteristic as a result of control. The detected gain and risk are processed in the probability dimension, and histograms indicating occurrence probabilities are generated. By grasping the gain and risk in the probability dimension as the system reliability, the risk management control unit determines the risk and decides a cyclic, growth process. The risk management control unit carries out risk management by detecting a sign of abnormality or the like, based on the system reliability with the gain and risk detected by the evaluation unit being taken in the probability dimension.

Abstract: Provided is a digital broadcast receiving system which facilitates to extract and obtain the information necessary for program recording and reproduction. A packet filter (2) allows to pass a packet for transmitting the moving picture and voice data related to the program to be recorded, and a packet for transmitting a PSI table, but it does not allow to pass a PMT related to programs other than the program to be recorded. An information table generator (7) generates a PAT containing only the information on the program to be recorded. A new PSI table generated by the information table generator (7) is inputted to an information table substitution unit (3), by which a PSI table contained in the packet stream passing through the packet filter (2) is substituted for the new PSI table.

Abstract: A sun shade apparatus of the present invention having a cable provided so as to be capable of being forced out or drawn in, a connector connecting the cable and a curtain to each other, a guide rail provided on a window portion, and a slide member attached to the curtain and slidable on the guide rail. The curtain is stretched with the operation for forcing out or drawing in the cable. The guide rail has a bracket for fixing the guide rail on a vehicle door panel. One end of the bracket is engaged with a flange portion of the door panel, while the other end is fixed on the door panel by a fixing member.

Abstract: A sun shade apparatus of the present invention has a curtain capable of shielding a window portion of a door. The curtain can be stretched between a shielding state and an open state on the window portion. The apparatus has a motor, a cable provided so as to be capable of being forced out or drawn in by the operation of the motor, and a connector connecting the cable and the curtain to each other. The curtain is stretched with the operation for forcing out or drawing in the cable. The connector has a connection release mechanism releases the cable and the curtain from the state of being connected when a load equal to or higher than a predetermined value is applied against the operation for forcing out or drawing in the cable.

Abstract: A sun shade apparatus of the present invention has a pair of cables provided so as to be movable in outer tubes. A curtain has its opposite ends connected to ends of each cable and is stretched with the movement of the cables. At least one of the outer tubes is divided into a first tube and a second tube between which a length adjusting mechanism is interposed. The length adjusting mechanism consists of a first connecting member having a female thread formed therein, and a second connecting member having a male thread formed on its outer surface and having a cylindrical portion which is screwed into the female thread of the first connecting member. A fastening nut member which abuts against an end surface of the first connecting member is provided on the cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A center of rotation O of a camera 10 is determined on an axis 45 passing through the position between pickup target objects A, B and the camera 10 in the direction from a lens 3 to a CCD 2. Before rotation (in a first state), an optical axis 30 of the camera 10 swings to the left with the point O as center and with an angle è with respect to the axis 45, whereas after rotation (in the second state), the optical axis 30 swings to the right with the point O as center and with angle è with respect to the axis 45. The pickup target objects A, B, C form images on a pickup face 2a, respectively. In order that the formed image b2, for example, of the image picked up after movement may coincide with the formed image b1 of the image before movement, the image after rotation is moved in the cross direction.

Abstract: The digital broadcasting station describes the first unique information as identification information in addition to the event identification prescribed by ARIB standard as opposed to LIT describing the detailed information of local event. The first unique information is for example a date of amended Julian calendar. Therefore, the digital broadcasting receiver can identify the digital broadcasting program uniquely for a long term based on the event identification and the first unique information. Besides, the digital broadcasting station and the digital broadcasting receiver with the use of program extended information such as LIT are not yet put to practical use and so the existing digital broadcasting receiver had to be changed neither.

Abstract: A lens unit and a camera capable of achieving stereoscopic television function and zoom function at the same time. More specifically, a lens unit (2) and a camera (1) each including at least a zoom lens (4), light quantity adjusting device (6 or 20), an electronic optical shutter provided on a stage of the zoom lens (4), and an optical shutter driving portion for controlling the electronic optical shutter (6) to open (6A, 6B) in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: In a vehicle including a plurality of actuators and an energy source common to the actuators and accomplishing work by an operation of the plurality of actuators consuming energy supplied from the energy source, drive of the plurality of actuators is optimized from the viewpoint of saving energy consumed by the plurality of actuators. The general driving method includes the steps of determining, for each actuator, power to meet driving request as a desired power DMP, determining electric power to be supplied to each actuator to realize the desired power as required electric power REP, and when total required electric power REPsum as a sum of required electric powers determined for the plurality of actuators exceeds an allowable power AMP, decreasing, for some of the actuators, the corresponding desired power to establish the desired power for each of the plurality of actuators.

Abstract: A control system includes a risk management control unit, an input unit, an execution system unit, and an evaluation unit. The evaluation unit detects gain in line with expected target characteristic and risk contrary to the target characteristic as a result of control. The detected gain and risk are processed in the probability dimension, and histograms indicating occurrence probabilities are generated. By grasping the gain and risk in the probability dimension as the system reliability, the risk management control unit determines the risk and decides a cyclic, growth process. The risk management control unit carries out risk management by detecting a sign of abnormality or the like, based on the system reliability with the gain and risk detected by the evaluation unit being taken in the probability dimension.

Abstract: A lens unit and a camera capable of achieving a stereoscopic television function and a zoom function at the same time. More specifically, provided are a lens unit and a camera each including at least a zoom lens, a light quantity adjusting unit, an electronic optical shutter provided on a stage of the zoom lens, and an optical shutter driving portion for controlling the electronic optical shutter to open in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A method of producing a semiconductor device wherein an already formed opening portion inner wall of an organic based interlayer insulation film is prevented from changing in quality or corroding when performing etching on other organic material. The production method includes a step of depositing organic based interlayer insulation films (4, 6), a step of forming an opening on the organic based interlayer insulation films (4, 6), and a step of silylating a wall surface portion of the organic based interlayer insulation films (4, 6) exposed in the opening portion for reforming (forming reformed layers (4a, 6a) by silylation). A more preferable production method further includes a step of forming protective layers (4b, 6b) including an inorganic based insulation material on a surface of the silylated opening portion wall surface.

Abstract: The present invention comprises the steps of forming a connection hole in an interlayer insulating film including an organic insulating film; forming an inorganic film covering on an upper surface of the interlayer insulating film and an inner surface of the connection hole; forming an organic film for filling inside the connection hole on an inorganic film; removing the organic film inside the connection hole so as to leave a part of the organic film at a bottom of the connection hole; forming a wiring trench connecting to the connection hole in the interlayer insulating film; removing the organic film inside the connection hole; removing the inorganic film; and forming a trench wiring by filling a conductive material in the wiring trench and inside the connection hole and forming a plug continuing from the trench wiring.

Abstract: The present invention comprises the steps of forming a connection hole in an interlayer insulating film including an organic insulating film; forming an inorganic film covering on an upper surface of the interlayer insulating film and an inner surface of the connection hole; forming an organic film for filling inside the connection hole on an inorganic film; removing the organic film inside the connection hole so as to leave a part of the organic film at a bottom of the connection hole; forming a wiring trench connecting to the connection hole in the interlayer insulating film; removing the organic film inside the connection hole; removing the inorganic film; and forming a trench wiring by filling a conductive material in the wiring trench and inside the connection hole and forming a plug continuing from the trench wiring.

Abstract: To provide a disk drive, a manufacturing method thereof, and a disk-drive controller which are capable of improving yield without increasing costs so significantly. When track-following control is performed, HDC detects the current position of a read/write head, based on the reproduced output of a servo sector from a channel unit, and makes a calculation of servo data by employing both an integral parameter corresponding to a target track to be read onto a RAM and the detected current position of the read/write head.

Abstract: A hard disk drive includes a spindle, a motor and multiple disks. The motor is attached to the spindle for rotatably turning the spindle along an axis of the spindle. The disks are disposed coaxially along the axis of the spindle. The distance between a first disk and a second disk is greater than the distance between the second disk and a third disk. The distance between the second disk and the third disk is greater than the distance between the third disk and a fourth disk. The first, second, third and fourth disks are located adjacent to each other consecutively.

Abstract: A disk drive apparatus and method applicable therein for reducing disk flutter and the negative effects thereof. The apparatus of the present invention includes a hard disk drive unit including a motor that rotatably drives multiple disk data storage media. The hard disk drive unit further includes a disk assembly in which the disk storage media are disposed coaxially in sequence with predetermined spaces from the motor, wherein a space between axially centered disk storage media within the multiple disk storage media is set greater than the other spaces between disk storage media.